Foreign Military Antique Handguns

These pistols were supplied from merchants and not from ordnance. These are often referred to as the 1813 Indian Contract pistols. Barrel is marked with a crown over "GR" and broad arrow, as well as a Tower crossed scepters acceptance proof. 65 caliber with a 9” barrel. Metal has a dark...

These pistols were supplied from merchants and not from ordnance. These are often referred to as the 1813 Indian Contract pistols. Barrel is marked with a crown over "GR" and broad arrow, as well as a Tower crossed scepters acceptance proof. 65 caliber with a 9” barrel. Metal has a light...

Ludwig Loewe made licensed copies of the S&W Model 3, 3rd Model Russian revolver for Russia, Argentina, and commercial sales. Argentina was interested in the S&W Russian model revolver but, as S&W was busy making them for Russia, Argentina turned to Ludwig Loewe for 2,000 revolvers. This was Argentina's first military revolver. These very well made revolvers are equal to the...

Revolver is inscribed on back strap to a WWI British officer. Back strap is marked "WA Lindsay Stewart Grenadier GDS". According to, Wikitree.com, William Alfred Lindsay-Stewart, a captain in the Grenadier Guards, heroically held an advanced position on the Somme against repeated attacks. He was killed in action in September of 1916. Revolver is very good with approximately 80% original...

Revolver is uncut. Barrel is 4". Revolver is marked "N 108 55". N is for naval use. Left side of frame is marked "CN1 2/07". We assume this is a further disposition of the revolver. Bore is excellent. Action works properly. Top strap has a broad arrow. Good to very good overall condition.

This large Tula Arsenal flintlock pistol is dated 1807. The overall length is approx. 20.75". The 13.25" octagon to round smooth bore 62 caliber barrel has a fair bore with roughness. All the metal parts have been chemically cleaned to a dull bright patina. The metal parts have scattered light pitting. The lock is marked TULA (in Cryillic) with 1807 below. The barrel has a partially...

British service style revolver. Barrel is 4". The Mark II has the English retailer name on the top strap "Robert Jones 42 Manchester Street, Liverpool". The action works properly. Bore has worn rifling with some minor pitting. Manufactured 1894-1897. A desirable Webley variation.

With its cannon muzzle, the Model 1850 is a very attractive Prussian cavalry pistol. The overall length is approx. 15.5". The 8.75" octagon to round approx. 60 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with moderate erosion. The barrel and lock are a mix of bight and brown with an overall light brown appearance. The barrel left flat is marked 1851 with a crown proof mark to the rear and...

This is a fine 1810-dated French Model an 13 (1805) pistol. The overall length is approx. 14". The 7 7/8" round 69 caliber smooth bore barrel has an excellent, bright bore. All the metal is bright with very little staining. The barrel is marked FF forward of the touch hole with an impressed star and triangle and impressed star over B above the touch hole. The left flat has a B in an oval and...

The Modello 1874 was the first handgun adopted by the Kingdom of Italy's armed forces. The overall length is approx. 11.5". The 6.3" octagon 10.35mm caliber barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. It has a blade front sight with the block rear sight at the rear of the top strap. The left receiver is marked in an arc R'FABB.D'ARMI over BRESCIA (fabricated by the Brescia...

With its cannon muzzle, the Model 1850 is a very attractive Prussian cavalry pistol. The overall length is approx. 15.5". The 8.75" octagon to round approx. 60 caliber smooth bore barrel has an excellent, bright bore. The barrel and lock are bight with areas of light spotting. The barrel left flat is marked 1850 with a crown proof mark to the rear and two crown over letter marks below. The...

Most Lefaucheaux 12mm pinfire revolvers were made in Belgium. This revolver was made in France by Casimir Lefaucheaux. The overall length is approx. 11.5". The 6 3/8" round barrel has a fine bore with frosting in the grooves. All the metal finish is bright with very light brown spotting. The right side of the frame has a small symbol over LF (Lefaucheaux) followed by the serial number, 8589....

The flintlock British New Land Pattern pistols were introduced circa 1802 and were produced in this configuration until about 1820. The overall length is approx. 15". The 9" round 65 caliber smooth bore barrel has a good bore with very light roughness. It has London crown over GR proofs on the right rear and what appears to be a 12 followed by a crown over an indistinct mark on the right....

The 10.55mm Model 1879 Reichs revolver was used from 1882 to 1919. This revolver was manufactured in 1881 by the Dreyse factory in Sommerda. The overall length is approx. 13". The 7.2" stepped octagon to round barrel with cannon muzzle has a good bore with erosion in the rifling. The revolver retains approx. 80% of its original dull blue finish which is turning plum. The grip tangs, butt...

The Model 1878 was the first Swiss-made revolver used by the Swiss Army. About 6,000 were made by Waffenfabrik Bern, and so marked on the left side of the frame. This Schmidt-Galand type revolver is chambered for the 10.4mm centerfire cartridge. The overall length is approx. 11.5". The frame is solid with a fixed cylinder and hand operated rod ejection. The 4.5" octagon barrel has a good...

This Austrian Model 1798 flintlock cavalry is rarely seen today. The overall length is approx. 17". The approx. 9.75" round 67 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fair dark bore with some roughness. With the exception of a 0 on the side plate and the issue number of 138 on the butt cap, the gun is unmarked. All the metal has a brown patina with areas of very light roughness. The brass nose cap,...

The Model 1873 features a solid frame, fixed cylinder, and manual rod ejection. The overall length is approx. 9". The 4.7" half round, half octagon 11mm caliber barrel has an excellent bore. The barrel has script Mle 1873 on the top flat, two proofs on the left, and S.1890 on the right. The right side of the frame is marked Mre d'Armes over St Etienne. The serial number is found on the...

This large Austrian Augustin tube lock cavalry pistol with provision for a shoulder stock was made in 1844 (lock marked 844). The overall length is approx. 18.5". The approx. 13.2" round 73 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with roughness. It is equipped with a blade front sight. The block rear sight is on the barrel tang. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. The only...

This large 69 caliber Italian Navy percussion pistol is equipped with a 3.75" belt hook. The overall length is approx. 20". The 13.25" round barrel has fine bright rifled bore with a few areas of light erosion. The barre retains its smooth bright finish with areas of staining. It has a front sight but there is no rear sight. The left flat has a crown over shield and a crown over an...

This is a very nice French Gendarme Model an 9 flintlock pistol that is dated 1811. The overall length is approx. 10".  The 5" round 60 caliber barrel has a fine smooth bore. All the metal parts are bright with very light spotting and discoloration. The barrel has an S near the pan and a small D over 1811 on the left flat. The barrel tang is marked M, an, 9 (Model Year 9). The lock is marked...