Antique Cartridge Pistols, Handguns & Revolvers for Sale

Some of our most collectable antique pistols and handguns can be found in our cartridge pistols and revolvers category. These antique pistols for sale include everything from U.S. Navy models to Webleys from across the pond to Continental rarities from France, Belgium, and Germany. Since our inventory is always changing, make sure to check our new arrivals page whenever you think about your next gun.

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Very Large Belgian "Pryse"...

Very Large Belgian "Pryse" Type Revolver 10.4mm...

Price $4,250.00

Very large and very well made double action revolver in 10.4mm. The gun has no makers markings but has Belgian proofs on the cylinder. Has a 7.5" barrel with bright bore and excellent rifling. The metal is Fine with about 80% blue mixed with brown, mostly on the grip frame. Has a Pryse type release, like a Webley revolver. This large revolver weighs 3lbs! A neat and unusual revolver.

Early Remington Smoot (AH6676)

Early Remington Smoot (AH6676)

Price $1,150.00

Early model with revolving recoil shield. Approximately 650 of these early models was manufactured. Approximately 90% original nickel plating. Walnut grips. Action works perfectly. Very good overall condition.

Webley Improved Government...

Webley Improved Government Revolver .455...

Price $4,950.00

Scarce second pattern. Top of barrel rib is marked "Army & Navy CSL". Barrel is 5.75". Bore is excellent. Action works perfectly. Cylinder has the "church steeple" flutes. Metal has approximately 90%-94% blue with the main loss on grip straps. Back strap is marked "D.C." for Dominion of Canada. Grips are very good plus with sharp checkering. A desirable Webley variation.

Very Rare Engraved Mauser...

Very Rare Engraved Mauser Model 1878 "Zig-Zag"...

Price $7,500.00

This very rare and attractive Mauser Zig-Zag revolver is factory engraved and has a gold-washed cylinder, hammer, and trigger. The Model 1878 Zig-Zag revolver features Z pattern grooves in the cylinder that, in conjunction with a rod that moves forward when the hammer is cocked, causes the cylinder to rotate. The 3 5/8" round with top rib 7.6mm barrel has an excellent bore. The revolver...

Deane Adams & Deane Large...

Deane Adams & Deane Large Frame Cartridge...

Price $4,750.00

This is a fine large frame Deane Adams & Deane five-shot revolver. The caliber appears to be 476 centerfire. The overall length is approx. 14". The approx. 7.75" octagon barrel has a fine bore with a couple areas of light erosion. It is equipped with a blade front sight and a small standing notched rear sight on the top strap. The top of the barrel is marked DEANE ADAMS & DEANE....

Fine Perrin Cartridge...

Fine Perrin Cartridge Revolver (AH6479)

Price $3,750.00

This fine cartridge Perrin revolver is totally unmarked with the exception of the serial number, 6107, which is on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. Because of the lack of inspection, proof, and other marks we believe this Perrin revolver was most likely manufactured for a foreign government. The overall length is approx. 11.5". The 5.5" round 12mm thick rim Perrin centerfire cartridge barrel...

Factory Deluxe Engraved...

Factory Deluxe Engraved Marlin 38 Standard 1878...

Price $2,295.00

Serial Number 1000. Circa late 1880s to 1890s. 38 Centerfire Caliber with a 3 ¼” barrel. Gun is beautifully factory engraved. Our first thought was the engraving was the hand of L.D. Nimschke, but no pulls were found in his engraving book....

Lefaucheux 11mm Pinfire...

Lefaucheux 11mm Pinfire Revolver (AH6429)

Price $3,750.00

Left side of barrel lug is marked "Inv. Brevette". Barrel is 6.25". Top flat is inlaid in gold "C Monseur Liege". The bore is very good and the action indexes and locks up perfectly. The grips are nicely checkered and appear to be ebony. The revolver is very well engraved with floral motifs accented in areas with kidney shaped areas of checkerboard design. A handsome revolver!

Rare Dreyse Single Shot...

Rare Dreyse Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol...

Price $7,250.00

Baron von Dreyse's needle fire rifle was the first major step toward what we know today as the modern cartridge firearm. In addition to rifles and carbines, he also manufactured pistols, the most common of which is a needle fire revolver. Starting in the 1830s, von Dreyse also manufactured single shot needle fire pistols, the most common of which is the Model 1835 with a side mounted...

Rare Dreyse Single Shot...

Rare Dreyse Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol...

Price $8,500.00

Baron von Dreyse's needle fire rifle was the first major step toward what we know today as the modern cartridge firearm. In addition to rifles and carbines, he also manufactured pistols, the most common of which is a needle fire revolver. Starting in the 1830s, von Dreyse also manufactured single shot needle fire pistols, the most common of which is the Model 1835 with a side mounted...

Webley No. 5 Army Express...

Webley No. 5 Army Express .450 Caliber (AH6425)

Price $4,975.00

Very fine example with approximately 95% original nickel plating. Top strap is marked "P. Webley & Son Birmingham". Serial number 4856. Barrel is 5.5" and has Birmingham proofs. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some very minor frosting. Grips are very good, no chips cracks or repairs. Action works perfectly. A desirable, high condition, Webley revolver.

Rare Webley Expert .450...

Rare Webley Expert .450 Caliber (AH6375)

Price $6,500.00

Desirable "Self Ejecting" revolver. Barrel is approximately 3.25" and marked "Silver & Fletcher's Patent The Expert". Top strap is marked "S.W. Silver & Co. P. Webley - Son Cornhill London". All address markings are sharp. Action works properly. Approximately 97% original nickel plating. Grips are very good with a name lightly carved on left side, which is barely visible. Safety...

Webley No. 1 1/2 .442...

Webley No. 1 1/2 .442 Caliber (AH6381) ATX

Price $3,995.00

Scarce model with barrel measuring 2 5/8". Top strap is marked "P. Webley & Son, St. James's London". Right side of frame is marked "Webley's No. 1 1/2 .442 CF" over flying bullet logo. Serial number 25291. Action works perfectly. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Grips are excellent and have sharp checkering. Nickel plating is very good with approximately 97% coverage. A very sharp...

Barren Echea Pinfire 12mm...

Barren Echea Pinfire 12mm Revolver (AH6216)

Price $1,175.00

Spanish made circa WWI. Fashioned after the 1854 Lefacheaux revolver, but more substantially built. Top flat of breech end of barrel is marked "Fo Barren Echea". Barrel is 6.5". This is an Eibar manufactured revolver. Many Spanish companies geared up to make small arms during WWI. An interesting pinfire for WWI exigencies.

Dreyse 1861 Kufahl...

Dreyse 1861 Kufahl Needle-fire Revolver (AH6269)

Price $3,975.00

Scarce needle-fire revolver. Action works perfectly. Bore has strong rifling with corrosion. Lettering and engraving is sharp. The stock shows normal handling wear with some minor dings near butt. Grip checkering is very good. Metal has a gray patina with some very light surface peppering. A hard to find Dreyse revolver.

Pair of Belgian Percussion...

Pair of Belgian Percussion single shot pistols...

Price $1,850.00

Made in the 1840s. Pair of Belgian percussion single shot pistols. Caliber is approximately .40 with fine multigroove rifling. Barrel length 2” and overall length is 6.5”. Barrels are octagonal with a Damascus pattern. These are folding trigger pistols with actions that function perfectly. Both pistols have...

Spanish Double Barrel...

Spanish Double Barrel Pinfire (AH5834)

Price $425.00

Spanish Double Barrel Pinfire. Approximately .35 caliber Pinfire. Bore has good rifling with some corrosion. This is a tip-up folding triggers barrel pistol (release button on left side of frame). No makers name but well-made pistol. Barrel length is 3 ¾”. Overall length is 7”. Grips are fluted and pistol has an iron butt cap also fluted to match the wood flutes. Frame has a checker board...

Raphael Revolver (AH5829)

Raphael Revolver (AH5829)

Price $5,875.00

This is a fantastic example with gorgeous chiseled work. The grips are ebony and beautifully carved floral and tendril patterns with contrasting background stippling and most unusual. These Raphael revolvers were named for the arms dealer who sold them to the U.S government for the Civil War. The actual manufacturer was a French firm of Pidault-Cordier model 1860. Caliber 11 mm. The...

Webley Style Pryse Type...

Webley Style Pryse Type Revolver (AH5802)

Price $1,250.00

Webley Style Pryse Type Revolver. Revolver has the Liege proof marks. No manufactures name. Caliber .45 (we think). The frame and grip contours are very close to the Webley Pryse Revolvers. The rear sight and very large spring for lock up combination is most unusual. Revolver is both single and double action. Barrel length is 4”. Grips are checkered wood and are in excellent condition. We...

Clement Patent Revolver...

Clement Patent Revolver Caliber approximately...

Price $1,595.00
Clement Patent Revolver Caliber approximately 11mm Centerfire. Six shot revolver. Gun has approximately 90% strong blue. Bore is mirror bright and excellent. Action works perfectly. Cylinder has some very fine pitting on the side. Grips are excellent with very nice original checkering. No chips, no cracks. Works double and single action. Left side lever when pushed down locks the cylinder....