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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Danish Model 1891 Navy...

Danish Model 1891 Navy Revolver (AH6750)

Price $1,575.00

THis is a fine example of the 9mm Danish Model 1891 Navy top-break revolver. These revolvers were manufactured for the Danish Navy by J.B. Ronge in Liege, Belgium. The 6.3" octagon to round barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The revolver retains approx. 90% bright blue with the cylinder and grip straps turning brown. The checkered wood grips are very good with moderate...

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German 1879 Reichsrevolver...

German 1879 Reichsrevolver 10.6x25mmR (AH6623)

Price $2,450.00

Six-shot German Army revolver with 7" barrel. These were in use from 1879-1908 until it was replaced by the Luger. The bore is excellent. The revolver has an English "Crown V" proof that indicates a final "view" proof after firing. There is a "3" on the barrel, cylinder and frame. It is likely that this revolver was refinished to new condition in England and numbered "3" by and English...

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H. Pieper 1889 Mexican Army...

H. Pieper 1889 Mexican Army Gas Seal Revolver...

Price $2,750.00

Contract revolver for the Mexican Army with 5.5" barrel. Left sideplate is marked "Ejercito Mexicano" The barrel top strap over the cylinder is marked exactly the same. The contract was for 5000 revolvers for special or elite troops. The Pieper Revolver was made as an official issue gun in 1893 by presidential decree. Grips are marked "Pieper Patent." Grips show handling wear but no cracks,...

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Scarce British Kynoch 476...

Scarce British Kynoch 476 Caliber Revolver...

Price $3,450.00

Only about 600 of these scarce Kynoch .476 caliber top break six-shot revolvers were made in the 1880s, The overall length is approx. 11'. The 6" round barrel with rib has a fine bore with light erosion in...

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German Officers Model 1879...

German Officers Model 1879 Reichs Revolver...

Price $3,495.00

The Model 1879 Reichsrevolver, or Reichs-Commissions-Revolver Modell 1879, was used by the German army until it was replaced by the P08 Luger in 1908. We call this Model 1879 Reichsrevolver an Officer's model based on the low serial number of 99 (frame and cylinder), the shorter than standard barrel, the high polish blue finish, the finely checkered grips, and the silver-outlined...

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French An 9 Flintlock Army...

French An 9 Flintlock Army Pistol (AH6616)

Price $1,575.00

The 69 caliber French an 9 flintlock Army pistol was introduced in 1801. The 7 7/8' rounc barrel has a good bore with light pitting. All the metal is bright with brown staining. The barrel is marked at the breech 6381 followed by a backwards C followed by a right facing arrow followed by a script R. There is a large Z at the intersection of the breech plug and barrel. The breech tang is...

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War of 1812 Canadian...

War of 1812 Canadian Militia or Also known as...

Price $2,995.00

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...

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French Model 1777 Flintlock...

French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol Maubeuge...

Price $2,295.00

Made circa 1780. 69 caliber with a 7” barrel. Barrel has a dark brown patina with pitting. Frame is marked Maubeuge. Belt hook is missing which is very common on this model. Stock is very good. There is a faint cartouche on the right hand side of the grip that appears to be roman numbers. Action works well.

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War of 1812 Canadian...

War of 1812 Canadian Militia or Also known as...

Price $2,995.00

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...

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Ludwig Loewe Model 3, 3rd...

Ludwig Loewe Model 3, 3rd Model Russian S&W...

Price $4,850.00

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...

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Inscribed Webley WG Army...

Inscribed Webley WG Army .455 Caliber (AH6503)

Price $4,750.00

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...

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Webley Mark II .455 Caliber...

Webley Mark II .455 Caliber (AH6380)

Price $1,495.00

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.

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Russian Tula Arsenal...

Russian Tula Arsenal Flintlock Pistol Dated...

Price $1,350.00

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...

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Webley Mark II .455 Caliber...

Webley Mark II .455 Caliber (AH6331)

Price $1,850.00

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.

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Enfield Model 1881 MK II...

Enfield Model 1881 MK II Revolver (AH6477)

Price $3,850.00

The Model 1881 MKII was used for only a few years with this revolver seeing service in Australia. The overall length is approx. 11.5". The approx. 5.75" round 476 Enfield caliber barrel has an excellent, bright bore with light frosting in the grooves. The revolver retains approx. 90% of its original dull military blue finish with the cylinder turning brown. The barrel has a large blade front...

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Prussian Model 1850...

Prussian Model 1850 Percussion Cavalry Pistol...

Price $1,550.00

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...

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French Model an 9 Gendarme...

French Model an 9 Gendarme Flintlock Pistol...

Price $2,250.00

This nice French Gendarme Model an 9 flintlock pistol is dated 1811. The overall length is approx. 10".  The 5" round 60 caliber barrel has a fine smooth bore with light roughness. All the metal parts are bright with very light spotting and discoloration. The barrel has an S near...

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French Model an 13...

French Model an 13 Flintlock Pistol (AH6474)

Price $2,250.00

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...

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Italian Modello 1874...

Italian Modello 1874 Revolver (AH6471)

Price $1,250.00

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...

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French First Model an 9...

French First Model an 9 Gendarme Pistol (AH6473)

Price $2,175.00

Unlike most French Gendarme Model an 9 flintlock pistols we have seen, this one was manufactured at Charleville rather than Maubeuge. It is the first model Gendarme pistol that dates to the end of the 18th century. The overall length is approx. 10".  The 5" round 60 caliber barrel...

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