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.

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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U.S. Model 1842 percussion...

U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston...

Price $700.00

NSN, made circa 1849, .54 caliber, 8.5" round proofed smooth bore barrel. Metal is a dark brown with scattered grey surface pitting visible. Stock shows heavy usage and handling wear with bilateral cracks, cartouches ae faint but visible. Action holds at half and full cock. 

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Remington Model 1871 Army...

Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol...

Price $2,995.00

Serial number 1710, circa 1872-1888, 50CF, 8" round barrel. Gorgeous example with 90% original blue on the barrel. Receiver has beautiful case coloring all around with a tiny area of surface oxidation. Bore and one piece wooden grip are excellent. Grip is matching with handsome cartouche. 

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U.S. Model 1816 flintlock...

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

Price $2,250.00

NSN, .54 caliber with a 9" round proofed smoothbore barrel circa 1817 flintlock pistol. Metal is a dark brown patina with minor surface oxidation present. Lock is of the early style, wood is very good with handsome cartouches noted. Action functions correctly and is in original flintlock configuration. Hickory ramrod is original. 

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S. North Model 1819...

S. North Model 1819 Flintlock pistol .54...

Price $2,250.00

NSN, .54 caliber with a 10" round proofed barrel. Overall good condition, metal is a light grey patina with pin-prick surface oxidation visible. Wood shows scratches, dings and marring with visible cartouche, two cracks are visible at the side plate screws with an old repair noted. Action functions correctly lock plate is dated 1822 

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US Model 1836 by Waters...

US Model 1836 by Waters (AH5429)

Price $895.00

US Model 1836 by Waters. Made in 1839. .54 Caliber converted to percussion from flintlock in a Belgian style. Metal has a light gray patina with some pitting. Wood is good that has been refinished. There is a crack from the side plate.

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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock...

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

Price $895.50

U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Converted to Percussion. Made by A.H. Waters. This gun is dated 1844. Metal has a light brown patina with spots of pitting. The conversion is done in the Belgian style. Action works fine. Many of these guns were readily converted for the Civil War. The Belgian style was the easiest to complete, but also the crudest.

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U.S. Simeon North Model...

U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock pistol...

Price $2,750.00

NSN, .54 caliber, 10" round smooth bore barrel. Overall good condition, metal is light pewter patina with mottled surface oxidation visible throghout. Lock is dated 1821, marks are sharp and crisp. Wood shows minoe usage and handling marks with cartouche noted. Action functions correctly 

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U.S. Model 1842 percussion...

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

Price $1,195.00

NSN, .54 caliber, 8.5" round barrel with captured ram-rod, overall good condition metal is a dull grey patina with pin-prick surface oxidation present. Brass has an aged patina finish. Wood is good with a light cartouche visible. Action functions correctly

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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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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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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 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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