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.

For more information about our highly collectable firearms or to ask a question, please call (877) 214-9327 or email [email protected].

Italian Navy Percussion...

Italian Navy Percussion Belt Pistol (AH6393)

Price $975.00

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 light spotting. It has a front sight but there is no rear sight. The left flat has a crown over shield and a crown over an...

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Italian Modello 1874...

Italian Modello 1874 Revolver (AH6291)

Price $895.00

The Modello 1874 was the first handgun adopted by the military forces of the Kingdom of Italy. It is very similar to the French Model 1874 and is chambered for the 10.35mm cartridge. The 6.3" octagon barrel has a very good bore with bright rifling and light erosion. The right flat is marked with an S and two proof marks. It has a blade front and notch rear sight. The left side of the...

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Brazilian Navy Model 1893...

Brazilian Navy Model 1893 44 Nagant Revolver...

Price $1,350.00

This Brazilian Navy Model 1893 revolver is in excellent condition. The overall length is approx. 11". The 5.75" octagon 44 caliber (11.2X20R mm, similar to but not the same as the 44 S&W American cartridge) barrel has an excellent bore with strong rifling. All the metal has approx. 98%+ of its original military blue finish. The serial number, 175, is present on the barrel, frame,...

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Large German State...

Large German State Percussion Pistol (AH6286)

Price $950.00

This interesting single shot unit-marked percussion pistol is approx. 18" in length. The 11.25" round 64 caliber barrel has an excellent bore with strong rifling. The barrel has a very small "L" over "AN" within a triangle on the top at the breech. All metal parts are polished bright. There is a brass blade front sight and fixed rear sight with 19 to the rear at the breech tang. The lock is...

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French Model 1816 Flintlock...

French Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol (AH6284)

Price $3,450.00

This French Model 1816 flintlock pistol was manufactured by the Maubeuge Arsenal in 1822. The overall length is approx. 14.5". The approx. 7.75" round 67 caliber barrel has an excellent, bright smooth bore. The barrel is marked MA with a proof to the rear on the right oblique flat and c.1822 (date of manufacture) on the left oblique flat. The barrel tang is marked Mle 1816. The barrel and...

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French Model 1874 Pistol...

French Model 1874 Pistol .22 Caliber (AH6280)

Price $1,000.00

This Model 1874 was modified to 22 caliber rimfire for training use by the French military. It has the usual Mle 1874 marking on top of the barrel, the serial number, N21708, to the left, S1878 on the right, and various other inspection and proof marks. The frame is marked Mre d'Armes over St Etienne on the right. This revolver has a mix brown patina and bright finish. The bore is excellent...

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AN 9 French Gendarme...

AN 9 French Gendarme Flintlock Pistol (AH6399)

Price $2,250.00

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...

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Dutch Model 1873 (Old...

Dutch Model 1873 (Old Model) Army Pistol (AH6395)

Price $875.00

The Dutch Model 1873 (Old Model) solid frame double action revolver is based on the Chamelot Delvigne design. The overall length is approx. 12'. The 6.3" octagon 9.4mm caliber barrel has a fine bright bore with strong rifling and light erosion. The gate-loaded cylinder holds six rounds. All metal has a smooth blue brown patina. The barrel has a blade front sight and notched receiver top rear...

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Prussian Model 1850...

Prussian Model 1850 Percussion Cavalry Pistol...

Price $1,495.00

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 good bore with light erosion. The barrel and lock are bight with areas of light staining, particularly on the lock. The barrel left flat is marked 1850 with a crown proof mark to the rear. The top flat...

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Model 1879 Cutaway Reichs...

Model 1879 Cutaway Reichs Revolver (AH6290)

Price $2,450.00

This very scarce arsenal cutaway Model 1879 Reichs revolver was made in 1881. It is one of a few known Model 1879 cutaways. It has 1881 stamped on the left frame. The left side of the revolver is extensively to show the lock work operation as viewed from the top and left side. The standard 7" 10.55mm caliber barrel has a fixed front and rear sight. "10.55" is stamped on the left barrel flat....

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French Model 1822 T bis...

French Model 1822 T bis Percussion Pistol (AH6288)

Price $1,495.00

This St Etienne Arsenal manufactured French Model 1822 T bis percussion pistol is in fine condition. The overall length is approx. 14.5". The approx. 8" round 69 caliber has a fine bore with strong rifling. The barrel is marked forward of the bolster "S. 1856" with a small proof in front of that and with "MI" below the date. The left side is marked "C DE 17-6 NA" followed by Circle "B" and...

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French 1777 Gendermerie...

French 1777 Gendermerie Percussion Pistol (AH6262)

Price $495.00

French military police pistol. Converted from flintlock to percussion cap. Approximately .60 caliber. Tang and lock have no markings. Barrel is 5" and overall length is 9". A reasonably priced Napoleonic period pistol.

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British Pattern 1858 Indian...

British Pattern 1858 Indian Service Pistol...

Price $1,675.00

This British Pattern 1858 Indian Service percussion pistol was manufactured for the British government by the Birmingham arms trade. It is marked for and intended for use by the East India Government native military troops and is based on the British Pattern 1856 and 1858 service pistols but is 65 caliber smooth bore rather than 577 caliber rifled as found on the British service pistols. The...

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Swiss Model 1882 7.5 Swiss...

Swiss Model 1882 7.5 Swiss (AH5911)

Price $895.00

Swiss military revolver. Serial numbers are matching. Bore is excellent. Action works properly. Very good overall condition.

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Cased Webley Wilkinson...

Cased Webley Wilkinson Revolver with Provenance...

Price $4,750.00

This revolver is marked on the barrel rib "WILKINSON SWORD CO. PALL MALL LONDON". This revolver is marked in a silver roundel "TKR" on the left side grip and is marked TKR on the lid of the leather luggage style case as is often found on personalized cases such as this. TKR was "Thomas Kane McClintock Bunbury He was the2nd Baron of Rathdonnell 1848-1929,and his family addressed him as TKR....

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Pair of German Flintlock...

Pair of German Flintlock Pistol (AH5824)

Price $7,500.00

Pair of German Flintlock Pistol. Fine pair of Royal flintlock pistols. Marked “Walther a. Wasungen” on the locks. He is listed in Stockel as working in Wasungen (Thuringia) Germany 1710-1750 and a separate listing as Walter in 1735 also in Wasungen. The makers sink at the breech end of the barrels is Walter which would be the 1735 year listing. Bores are approximately .55 caliber. Barrel...

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British Georgian Period...

British Georgian Period Officers Pistol (AH5828)

Price $950.00

British Georgian Period Officers Pistol. Lock signed Heyli Birmingham proofs. Barrel length 7 ½” and overall length 14” Action works perfectly. Brass furniture has an untouched old patina. Not the best Georgian pistol we have handeled but with a bit of restoration should look very nice. We could not find Mr Heyli in our reference books. Priced very reasonably.

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British New Land Pattern...

British New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol (AH5809)

Price $895.00

British New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol. British New Land Pattern flintlock military pistol. The lock is marked Crown "GR" and Tower on the tail of the lock. Barrel length is 9”. Overall length is 15.75". The action works perfectly. The lock, cock and frizzen are modern replacements. Overall, good plus condition. Priced reasonably.

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Swiss Model 1882 7.5 Swiss...

Swiss Model 1882 7.5 Swiss Revolver (AH5833)

Price $975.00

Swiss Model 1882 7.5 Swiss Revolver. Swiss Military revolver. Bore is excellent. Correct wooden grips. Approximately 95% original finish. Very good plus overall condition. A fine military revolver.

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Cased Webley Mark 1...

Cased Webley Mark 1 Military Revolver (AH5825)

Price $3,875.00

Cased Webley Mark 1 Military revolver. With W.D markings. Serial number 12490. This is the very best condition Mark1 we have owned. Revolver has 98-99% fine early blue .455 caliber, 4” barrel. Perfect bore and action. Grips are perfect. The case is English oak. The interior has a cartridge block for 15 cartridges. Oil bottle for “Duncans best Rangoon oil”. Screwdriver,...

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