Foreign Military Surplus: Antique Handguns

For the discerning collector we offer antique handguns in the highly collectable foreign military surplus category. These firearms come from all across Europe and include everything from British sea service flintlocks to French Charlevilles to Swedish Navy models. Our inventory changes frequently so be sure to visit our list of new arrivals often.

Browse our selection of foreign military surplus antique handguns below. For other antique handguns, click over to our pages on antique U.S. martial and Civil War handguns, percussion cap revolvers, and black powder percussion cap pistols.

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Swiss Model 1842 Percussion...

Swiss Model 1842 Percussion Pistol (AH6282)

Price $1,250.00

This is a very nice Swiss Model 1842 single shot percussion pistol. The overall length is approx. 14.5". The approx. 8.25" round 70 caliber barrel has a good smooth bore with some erosion. All the metal is bright with scattered stains. The barrel, lock, trigger guard, nose cap, side plate, and butt cap have crown over BF proof marks. There are no other marks. The stock is very good with...

Prussian Model 1850...

Prussian Model 1850 Percussion Pistol (AH6265)

Price $1,750.00

This Prussian Model 1850 Percussion pistol is dated 1868. The overall length is approx. 15". The 8.75" octagon to round 60 caliber barrel with cannon muzzle has a fine smooth bore. The barrel mostly has a smooth brown patina. It is marked on top flat at the breech with a crown over W (Fredrick William), on the left oblique flat 1868 with a small crown over W to the rear, and, on the left...

Very Rare Five Pistol...

Very Rare Five Pistol Ensemble of Royal Spanish...

Price $55,000.00

Rare five pistol ensemble of Royal Spanish Miguelet lock horsemans size pistols. Each one is similar yet different due to Royal inscription on barrels. 

Pistol No. 1 is inscribed on barrel "Cavar A del Cuerpo Del Rey" (Cavalry Body Guards of the King.), and has a silver inlay of the seal of the King (Seal of Aragon and Castiles). Below seal is makers gold sink (Bustindui); a very well...

British Early Sea Service...

British Early Sea Service Pistol (AH5811)

Price $1,050.00

British Early Sea Service Pistol. This is a later percussion conversion pistol with a crown on the lock plate. The pistol has a captive ramrod and London proofs. Barrel is six inches, lock and pistol 12” overall length. There is a lanyard loop in the bottom of the butt cap. The action works perfectly. Overall, this pistol is in very good condition. There is an example of this pistol pictured...

British New Land Pattern...

British New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol (AH5737)

Price $2,450.00
British New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol. Has belt hook and captive ramrod. Lock is marked Tower and Crown Jr. Barrel has the Liege proof mark and letters PB near the Liege proof and PB on the trigger guard finial and the brass side plate. Note: The lock also has a small Crown JR above the larger Crown JR on the lock plate. Stock has no markings. Stock has a chip out of the front lower part at...
British Sea Service Pistol....

British Sea Service Pistol. (AH4950)

Price $2,675.00

British Sea Service Pistol. Tower marked lock, dated 1855, Crown VR (Queen Victoria). Inspector marks “JW” on the left side stock flat. Bore is .65 Cal and rifled. Bore is very good. Barrel is six inches. This pistol is not fitted with a belt hook and never was. Condition is excellent to arsenal new.

British Heavy Dragoon Type...

British Heavy Dragoon Type Pistol (AH4653)

Price $875.00
British Heavy Dragoon Type Pistol. .75 caliber (musket bore) converted to percussion. This pistol has similarities to a 1798 Heavy Dragoon pistol but it has a buttcap. Barrel length 7 ¾” inches and 14 ¾” overall. This is an interesting pistol that we cannot put into an exact classification. Action works perfectly. Lock marked tower with crown. Note: Stock has some mended old repairs.
British Pattern 1858...

British Pattern 1858 Percussion Pistol (AH4320)

Price $1,325.00

British Pattern 1858 Pistol. Lock marked "Crown VR" and 1862 over Enfield. Stock is double circle cartouched, 1862, Enfield. Last of the muzzle loading issue pistols for lancers and sergeant majors of cavalry units.

British 1842 Pattern Coast...

British 1842 Pattern Coast Guard Percussion...

Price $1,080.00

British 1842 Pattern Coast Guard Percussion Pistol. Dated 1842. Early pattern lock crown VR and tower marked and dated on lock. The overall condition is very good plus. Action works perfectly. Stock is very good plus with sharp edges and has 2 or 3 tiny dings, no cracks or chips. Lock markings are sharp and clear. Barrel has a captive Ramrod. Bottom of butt is missing the lanyard ring stud....

Dreyse & Collenbusch Needle...

Dreyse & Collenbusch Needle Fire Pistol (AH3991)

Price $4,950.00

Dreyse & Collenbusch 1850's period needle fire pistol. Marked "DC" with Prussian eagle at the breech. Serial #387. Gun has what appears to be double triggers but the rear "trigger" is actually a safety. Good blue and very good stock. Scarce needle fire pistol.

Dutch Model 1848 Ring...

Dutch Model 1848 Ring Hammer Percussion Pistol...

Price $1,695.00
Dutch Model 1848 Ring Hammer Percussion Pistol. Very unusual Dutch military percussion pistol. Lock is marked “MD-1848/1854 781”. Action works well. Metal has a brownish gray patina. Wood is very good. Hard to find gun!