U.S. Martial Antique Handguns

U.S. Martial Antique Handguns, Including Civil War Pistols & Revolvers for Sale

Our U.S. martial antique handguns and Civil War pistols for sale, including Civil War revolvers and rare Elgin cutlass pistol, offer a piece of American history for serious gun collectors. Our inventory changes frequently, so bookmark our list of new arrivals and check back often.

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Civil War Whitney Navy 2nd...

Civil War Whitney Navy 2nd Model percussion...

Price $1,100.00

Serial No. 16305G, circa 1862-1865. .36 caliber, 7.5"octagonal barrel. Grey patina finish with scattered oxidation visible. Grips are replacement with gaps and overlapping noted. Bore has light areas of pitting, rifling remains strong. Action index is loose. Consignment

U.S. Model 1842 percussion...

U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by ASTON .54...

Price $600.00

NSN, made in 1848, .54 caliber, 8.5" round proofed smoothbore barrel. Metal is a spotted brown/grey patina. Tang and lock plate are marked 1848. Stock is good with two cartouches visible. Action holds at half and full cock. Ram-rod is not original, capture piece and front sight are missing. Consignment

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army...

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army .32RF (AH8511)...

Price $700.00

Serial No. 22311, circa 1864, .32RF, 6" octagonal barrel. Metal is a dark to light mottled grey patina, with most of the surface oxidation visible on the barrel. Patent dates present on the cylinder. A light surface crack is noticeable on the left grip that goes all the way through. 

Metropolitan Arms Co. Navy...

Metropolitan Arms Co. Navy revolver .36 caliber...

Price $1,895.00

Serial No. 3785, made in 1863, .36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel. Barrel address reads"Metropolitan Arms Co. NEW YORK" faint cylinder scene is visible. Serial numbers are matching, bore has pitting noted in the grooves. Metal is an overall plum patina, brass has been polished. One piece walnut grip have light surface scratches but remain attractive. Action indexes correctly with a very...

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock pistol by S. North...

Price $2,750.00

NSN, circa 1817-1820, .54 caliber, 9- 1/6" round proofed barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are in the bright with pin prick surface oxidation visible. Lock plate is of earlier type marked with "S.NORTH/EAGLE Motif with U.S. on each side/MIDLnCON". Hickory ram-rod does not have an Iron Ferrule at the end. Stock has been varnished with old repaired crack visible rear of the lock plate. Edges...

Rare Savage & North Figure...

Rare Savage & North Figure 8 Navy Model...

Price $10,500.00

Serial No. 56, circa 1856-1859, .36 caliber, 7 1/8" octagonal barrel. This is example is a Second variation of the first model with total production being approximately 250. Metal is a a bright grey patina with scattered areas of smooth surface oxidation. Bore shows strong rifling with oxidation in the grooves. Brass is a nice antiqued patina, Action indexes and functions correctly. Top of...

U.S. Model 1855 Pistol...

U.S. Model 1855 Pistol carbine with Stock .58...

Price $3,750.00

NSN, circa 1855, .58 caliber, 12 round proofed barrel. Barrel is in the white with scattered oxidation visible, mostly noted around the bolster. Barrel is marked with "V/P/Eagle". Tang is dated 1855. Lock plate is marked "U.S./Springfield", primer compartment has spread wing Eagle, rear of hammer is marked "1855" It is noted that a partial Maynard tape primer is still inside. Stock shows...

U.S. Model 1836 flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol by A. Waters...

Price $2,495.00

NSN, made in 1840, .54 caliber, 8.5" round proofed barrel. Metal has been cleaned at some point, especially the hammer.  with mottled discoloration noted. Stock has two handsome cartouches visible with expected nicks and dings noted. Action holds at half and full cock. Lock plate is marked with "EAGLE/A.WATERS/ MILBURY.MS./1840. It is more than likely to have been issued in the Mexican...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol by A. Waters...

Price $1,595.00

NSN, made in 1839 by A. Waters, .54 caliber, 8.5" round proofed smoothbore barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are a light grey patina with pin-prick surface oxidation visible. Stock is very good with light handling wear noted, two handsome cartouches are visible left side. Action holds at half and full cock. 

Savage Navy Percussion...

Savage Navy Percussion Revolver (AH8420)

Price $7,500.00

Serial number 13571. Made circa 1860s. 36 caliber with a 7 1/8” barrel. Very fine example with 75% of the original blue. Grips have been refinished. Action works well.

US Model 1836 by Johnson...

US Model 1836 by Johnson (AH8179)

Price $950.00

NSN. Made 1838. 54 caliber with a 8 ½” barrel. This gun has seen a fair amount of use. The metal has a dark brown patina with some pitting. The ram rod is missing. The right hand side of the stock has some wood missing from the period of use.

Ultra rare US Model 1817...

Ultra rare US Model 1817 Flintlock Pistol (AH4998)

Price $13,100.00

Ultra rare US Model 1817 Flintlock Pistol. Very rare gun with only 1000 produced. This is a type one variant which comprised only 40% of production Metal shows light cleaning, small spots of staining and a little bit of pitting, the typical stuff you find on a US martial flintlock. Wood is very good with minor nicks in the wood and slight cleaning. Cartouche is still visible. This gun is all...

U.S. Model 1819 North...

U.S. Model 1819 North flintlock pistol dated...

Price $2,670.00

U.S. Model 1819 North flintlock pistol dated 1822. Nice original martial pistol. Mechanically fine with very good stock. Metal is mostly smooth with an even patina.  

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Converted to...

Price $1,485.00

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol converted to percussion by “A. Waters, Milbury, MS.” Lock dated 1843. This is an interesting pistol. Metal parts are very good. The stock is very good and has both inspector’s cartouches plainly visible. There is an “H.W.H.” mark near the cartouches. There are also front grip strap markings “KWH” over some underlying markings “H.F. TBAX or TBAL?? These are...

Very Fine US Model 1816 by...

Very Fine US Model 1816 by North (AH6662)

Price $4,275.00

54 caliber with a 9” barrel. This is a very fine example of a US model 1816 Flintlock pistol. Metal still has 30% of the original tobacco brown finish. Wood is example with nice sharp cartouches. Markings on both lock and barrel are perfectly sharp and readable. Action works perfect. This is an excellent example!

U.S Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol (AH5616)

Price $4,050.00

U.S Model 1836 Flintlock pistol. Finished in arsenal bright. Manufactured by R. Johnson, lock dated 1842. Stock cartouches are perfect. Action works perfectly. Overall excellent plus to near new condition.

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Converted to...

Price $1,305.00

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol converted to Percussion. Manufactured by A. Waters Milbury, Mass. Dated 1843. Gun has two faint inspector cartouches in the stock. Action works perfectly. This pistol shows genuine use. It has a nice brown patina. The stock shows numerous nicks and dings as you might expect in a gun used in battle. At the outbreak of the Civil War many of these were pressed...

U.S. Model 1836 flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol by R. Johnson...

Price $2,195.00

NSN, .54 caliber 8.5" round smooth bore barrel in overall good condition. Metal is a light grey patina with surface oxidation noted throughout. Lock is dated 1837, action funtions correctly. Wood has some minor scratches, dings and mars. Cartouches are visible.