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].

Smith & Wesson No.3...

Smith & Wesson No.3 Australian Contract (AH5791)

Price $3,250.00

Smith & Wesson No.3 Australian Contract. Made in 1890’s. Only 250 of these guns were made. .44 Russian caliber with a 7” barrel. Gun has 96% of the nickel. These guns were refinished when they were decommissioned. This gun is nice and sharp. Grips are very good. Action works perfect and gun is all matching. The broad arrow mark is by the serial number. Very nice gun!

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German Model 1883 Reichs...

German Model 1883 Reichs Revolver (AH5785)

Price $850.00

German model 1883 Reichs revolver 10.55 Caliber. Made by Dreyse. Backstrap is unit marked “R.S.4.194. Reserve-Sanitats-Kompagnie 4 waffe nr 194”. Lanyard holde has been filled. Action works properly. Very good condition overall.

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German Model 1879 Reichs...

German Model 1879 Reichs Revolver (AH5770)

Price $1,150.00
German Model 1879 Reichs Revolver. Made by Dreyse. Butt is unit marked 71.A.1.43. Field artillery regiment 71 Batterie 1. Metal has a gray and brown patina. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Action works perfectly. Very good overall condition.
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British Heavy Cavalry...

British Heavy Cavalry Pattern 1796 Flintlock...

Price $1,850.00
British Heavy Cavalry Pattern 1796 Flintlock Pistol. Crown GR (George Rex) aka King George III. Tail of lock marked Ketland & Co. Bore is approximately .80 caliber. Action works perfectly. Pistol conforms to figure 49 in Robert Brookers book British Military Pistols 1603-1888. Barrel has 98% of a military blue finish and was applied later. Stock is solid, no chips or cracks. Grip is...
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Mauser Zig-Zag Model 1878...

Mauser Zig-Zag Model 1878 9mm (AH5661)

Price $9,850.00
Mauser Zig-Zag Model 1878 9mm caliber revolver. Bore is excellent. Action works perfectly. This is the large frame Zig-Zag Named by collectors because the Zig-Zag feature of the cylinder rotated the cylinder upon cocking as it Rode on a stud that made the cylinder advance to the next chamber upon farcin pull of the hammer. Revolver has approximately 93-95% original blue. Original grips have...
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Russian Tula Arsenal...

Russian Tula Arsenal Flintlock Pistol Converted...

Price $1,275.00
Russian Tula Arsenal Flintlock Pistol Converted to Percussion. Barrel length 9 ¾”and overall length 16 ¾ “. Caliber is. 60 approximately. Brass barrel band is numbered 65 and the Lock plate forward bar is also marked 65. Trigger guard and butt cap have Inspector sinks. Action works perfectly. Pistol has an Iron belt hook that looks in keeping with the age and condition of the pistol. Note:...
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British Light Dragoon...

British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol (AH5780)

Price $1,250.00
British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol. Lock has the “Crown GR” mark and the tail of the lock is marked Tower. Bore caliber .56. Barrel length 10”, overall length 16”. Action works perfectly.
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Webley Mark I British...

Webley Mark I British Service Revolver (AH5764)

Price $2,450.00
Webley Mark I British Service Revolver. Serial number 36020. This revolver has approximately 95-96% blue. The action works perfectly. This is a Navy issued revolver with broad arrow mark on top strap. Also “N” on back of the pistol grip. Bore is excellent with bright bore and strong rifling. Grips have a chip out of both left and right grips. Overall, this is an excellent example of a Mark I....
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British Model 1858 Cavalry...

British Model 1858 Cavalry Service Pistol (AH5736)

Price $1,475.00
British Model 1858 Cavalry Service Pistol. 8” Smoothbore barrel caliber 16.5mm (.63 caliber). Barrel has several proof or inspection marks. Lock marked EIG with crown Birmingham 1870. Action works perfectly. Stock edges are sharp. Metal has sharp markings, no pits. Has a captive ramrod. Cartouche on left side of stock, marked “Small Ames Co. LTD”. This example is described on page 105 and...
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German Model 1883 Reichs...

German Model 1883 Reichs Revolver (AH5755)

Price $1,050.00
German Model 1883 Reichs Revolver. Frame is marked V.C.S. C.G.H. SUHL. and unit marked L.V.80. (Kraftwagen-Park, Waffe 80). Very good overall condition with vintage holster.
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German Model 1883 Reichs...

German Model 1883 Reichs Revolver (AH5752)

Price $1,750.00
German Model 1883 Reichs 10.55 caliber revolver. This is a beautiful high polish blue revolver with checkered wood grips. The refinish is original to the revolver, not a later reblue! Manufactured by V.C.S. (V. Charles Shilling & Co.) No unit markings on the grip straps. Frame has Imperial Acceptance markings. Bore is bright and perfect. Action works perfectly. Probably made for an officer or...
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German Model 1883 Reichs...

German Model 1883 Reichs Revolver (AH5748)

Price $975.00
German Model 1883 Reichs 10.55 caliber revolver. Made by Erfurt in 1896. Front grip strap is unit marked L.M. II 6.R.117. Reserve Field Artillery Regiment. Metal has a gray patina. Very good overall condition.
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Webley R.I.C. Revolver...

Webley R.I.C. Revolver (AH5730)

Price $2,500.00
Webley R.I.C. Revolver. .450 Caliber. Frame marked “N.S.W.” for New South Wales Police. Frame is also marked with crown and handcuffed hands which were indicative of revolvers sent to police forces. Bore is perfect and action works and indexes smoothly. Revolver has approximately 95% bright blue. Factory checkered grips are very good showing some light wear spots. Overall a very fine Webley...
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German Model 1879 Reich...

German Model 1879 Reich 10.6mm (AH5669)

Price $1,550.00
German Model 1879 Reich 10.6mm caliber revolver. Barrel length 7” and overall length 12 1/8”. Manufactured by V.C. Schilling + Cie Erfurt Germany and Spangenberg & Sauer Suhl Germany. This is an unissued revolver with no issue marks and the backstrap or buttcap. Revolver has approximately 93-95% finish. Bore is mirror bright. Action works perfectly. Grips are very good, no chips or cracks, just...
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Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm...

Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm Caliber Cone Hammer...

Price $6,500.00
Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm Caliber Mauser Cone Hammer. This very fine Cone Hammer has approximately 95% blue. Sight is 1 to 10 graduations. Numbers all match. Grips are excellent. Bore has worn rifling and is there but faint. Action works perfectly. The Cone Hammer variation was the first number style and has cone shaped projections on each side for grasping. A much sought after early Mauser!...
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Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm...

Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm Caliber Cone Hammer...

Price $5,500.00
Mauser Model 1896 7.63mm Caliber Cone Hammer Broomhandle. All numbers match. The bore is worn but light rifling is present. Pistol has approximately 95-97% original blue. Grips are excellent. Works perfectly. Note: the stock slot has been repaired and will not accept the stock. Rear sight is the 50 to 500 graduation sight.
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German Model 1883 Reich...

German Model 1883 Reich Revolver (AH5641)

Price $1,550.00
German Model 1883 Reich Revolver. Manufactured by Erfurt. Dated 1893. Bore is excellent. Action works and indexes perfectly. Revolver has 93-95% original blue. Backstrap marked GFA Garde Artillery. Secondary issue mark is L.G. for Land Gendarmerie. Correct holster is marked L.G.06. Grips are very good, no chips or cracks. Fine revolver rig with holster!
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French Model 1822 “T Bis”...

French Model 1822 “T Bis” Marked (AH5627)

Price $875.00
French Model 1822 “T Bis” Marked. Manufactured Royale Du Mauberge. Left-side of stock has the Tulle control mark over the arsenal cartouche. The action works perfectly. Stock is very good with sharp edges. No cracks or chips. Marked “T Bis” on upper tang. This is a well-marked 1822 T Bis in very good condition.
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French Model 1777 Flintlock...

French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol (AH5637)

Price $2,250.00
French Model 1777 .69 Caliber Flintlock Pistol. Manufactured at St. Etienne Arsenal. Action functions perfectly. Brass has all of its untouched natural patina. The stock is very good. No chips, no cracks, just normal light handling marks. The belt hook is missing as is common with the Model 1777. Very good overall condition.
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