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.

Scroll through our list of U.S. martial antique handguns and Civil War pistols for sale below. Make sure to browse our other antique handguns, as well as other collectible firearms categories, including antique long guns, Colts, and modern handguns.

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US Model 1842 by Aston...

US Model 1842 by Aston (AH8058)

Price $995.00

Made in 1849. 54 caliber with a 8 ½” barrel. The metal has been cleaned and has a gray patina. Wood is good with a couple of small cracks. Cartouches are still visible.

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Martial Very Fine...

Martial Very Fine Pettengill Army Revolver...

Price $6,750.00

Serial number 4128. Made circa 1860s. 44 caliber with a 7 ½” Barrel. This gun has excellent original blue on the barrel. US inspectors marks are present on the barrel, frame and cylinder and also cartouches are on the grips. Action works perfectly. this is an exceptional example of a scarce Civil war era pistol!

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US Model 1842 by Aston...

US Model 1842 by Aston (AH8060)

Price $1,295.00

Made in 1850. 534 caliber with a 8 ½” barrel. Metal has been cleaned and has light pitting. All markings are sharp and clear. Wood is very good with visible cartouches.

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Joslyn Civil War Percussion...

Joslyn Civil War Percussion Pistol (AH6868)

Price $4,495.00

Made in the 1860s. Fairly scarce gun with roughly only 1000 off these guns made. This is a reasonably sharp gun with an even dark brown patina. Action works well.

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U.S. Model 1842 percussion...

U.S. Model 1842 percussion Navy pistol by Ames...

Price $1,495.00

.54 caliber Model 1842 percussion Navy pistol by Ames with a 6" barrel in overall good condition. Also known as Navy Box lock. Metal is a light grey patina with pin-prick oxidation noted on the surface. Lock plate and barrel are dated 1844 with crisp marks visible. Wood is good with the name "B FAUTH" stamped on the left side. Excellent example of Box Lock!

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Remington Model 1861 Navy...

Remington Model 1861 Navy .36 caliber revolver...

Price $2,195.00

.36 cal, 7 3/8” octagon barrel with a fair bore showing overall moderate pitting and oxidation with some bright streaks and otherwise quite good rifling. The metal surfaces of this Old Model Navy revolver have mostly toned to a mix of dull gray and gunmetal showing scattered light...

Remington- Beals Navy Model...

Remington- Beals Navy Model .36 caliber...

Price $2,750.00

Serial #13414, .36 cal, 7 3/8” octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with otherwise strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are a mix of deep gray and mild plum-brown patina showing some...

U.S. Model 1819 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol (AH6865)

Price $1,995.00

U.S. Model 1819 Flintlock pistol by Simeon North. Only 20,400 of these martial arms were made from 1819-1823. Lock plate dated 1822. Pistol is in overall good condition with pin-prick oxidation noted on the metals surfaces. Action functions correctly. Stock has two surface cracks noted by the lock plate and trigger guard. Great early martial pistol.

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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol (AH6664)

Price $4,500.00

Gorgeous U.S. Model 1836 .54 caliber flintlock pistol by R. Johnson. Pistol is in the bright and looks like it just left the factory! Wood is great with handsome cartouches noted. Action is tight and crisp, lock plate is dated 1841.

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U.S. Model 1836 converted...

U.S. Model 1836 converted percussion pistol...

Price $1,795.00

U.S. Model 1836 .54 caliber pistol by Asa Waters converted to percussion. Overall good condition with a smooth grey patina noted on metal surfaces. Action is nice and tight. Wood is good with handling and usage wear. Handsome cartouches is present as well. Lock plate is marked "A.Waters/Milbury, MS." with a date of 1837. 

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol (AH6665)

Price $2,195.00

U.S. Model 1836 .54 caliber flintlock pistol by R. Johnson in overall good condition. Metal has a gray patina with surface oxidation noted. Action functions correctly with a tight lock up. Lock plate is dated 1839 with two cartouches present. Wood is good with a crack on the left side above the side plate screw. 

U.S. Model 1819 flintlock...

U.S. Model 1819 flintlock pistol (AH6864)

Price $1,749.00

U.S. Model 1819 .54 caliber flintlock pistol by Simeon North with a lock plate dated 1821. Pistol has the "been there look" and has been reconverted back into its original configuration. Metal is a grey patina with surface oxidation noted throughout. Wood shows heavy usage and handling wear with a repaired crack noted on the right side above the trigger guard. Faint cartouche is visible on...

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U.S. Model 1842 Percussion...

U.S. Model 1842 Percussion pistol (AH6863)

Price $1,795.00

U.S. Model 1842 .54 caliber smoothbore percussion pistol by H. Aston & Co. in great condition. Metal is in the bright to a grey patina with pin-prick oxidation noted in some areas. Action has a tight lock up. Wood is good with handsome cartouches. Barrel and lock dated 1851.

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U.S. Model 1842 Percussion...

U.S. Model 1842 Percussion pistol (AH6861)

Price $1,795.00

U.S. Model 1842 .54 caliber percussion pistol by H. Aston in overall good condition. Metal is in the white with lock and barrel dated 1847. Wood is excellent with a sharp cartouche. Pistol looks to have been cleaned at some point. Very affordable martial pistol! 

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U.S. Model 1836 R. Johnson...

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

Price $2,495.00

U.S. Model 1836 .54 caliber flintlock pistol by R. Johnson. Pistol is in overall good condition with pin-prick pitting noted on the barrel. Action is tight and crisp, lock is dated 1843 with inspector and proof marks noted on the barrel. Wood is good with faint cartouche visible next to the side plate. 

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Scarce Freeman Army .44...

Scarce Freeman Army .44 (AH3506)

Price $6,500.00
Scarce Freeman Army .44 caliber revolver. Manufactured 1863-1864. Approximately 2000 made. This is an exceptionally fine example. Serial # is 716. Bore is excellent. Gun has approximately 90% original blue. Hammer has 100% colors. Action works perfectly. Cylinder has a pit area but gun is very fine otherwise.
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U.S model 1819 Flintlock...

U.S model 1819 Flintlock pistol (AH3743)

Price $2,450.00
U.S model 1819 Flintlock pistol by Simeon North. Lock dated 1821. Stock is very good and has a good inspectors Cartouche. Action works perfectly. Very good 1819 North.
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