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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Rare Liberville Arsenal...

Rare Liberville Arsenal French Model 1763...

Price $3,750.00

Rare French Revolution era Model 1763 flintlock pistol by Liberville Aresenal, formally known as Charleville. The renaming during the French Revolution circa 1790's. Overall good condition, brass mounts are a full mustard finish. Action functions correctly. Ram-rod is a period wooden replacement. 

Revolutionary War Era...

Revolutionary War Era French 1763 flintlock...

Price $3,495.00

.69 caliber Revolutionay War era French Model 1763 manufactured at the Charleville Arsenal. Overall good condition with clear stampings visible. Barrel tang is marked M1763, Metal is a light grey patina with surface oxidation visible. Action functions correctly and holds at half and full cock. 

Webley WG Army .450/455...

Webley WG Army .450/455 (AH6641)

Price $3,495.00

SN:20214. Beautiful British revolver manufactured in the 1890's. Barrel is 6". Bore is mint. Metal has approximately 98% high luster blue; which is a refinish of the period and was very common. Barrel lug is marked ".450/455". Excellent overall condition. These were commonly purchased privately by officers.

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Fine Pair of German...

Fine Pair of German Percussion Officers Pistols...

Price $5,500.00

This fine pair of percussion officers pistols was made by Drechsler in Potsdam. They are so marked in excellent script on the lockplates and in silver lettering on the top barrel flat. Drechsler was also listed as working in Hanover. The barrel length is 9.5" and the pistols are 14.5" overall. The barrels are slightly swamped (flared) at the muzzles. The excellent bores are approx. 50...

Scarce French Model 1873...

Scarce French Model 1873 Revolver by St....

Price $1,495.00

Serial number G64589. Made in the 1870s at the St. Etienne Arsenal. Gun has a mostly Mottled patina with around 25% of the nickel finish. Grips shows a fair amount wear.

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British "Light Dragoon"...

British "Light Dragoon" flintlock pistol (AH6862)

Price $1,195.00

British "Light Dragoon" flintlock pistol circa late 18th century. Lock is marked with a crown over "GR". Barrel is 9" in length with proof marks present. Metal has a dark grey patina. Wood shows heavy usage with repaired cracks noted by the lock and side plate.  

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French Model 1837...

French Model 1837 Percussion Navy Pistol (AH6843)

Price $1,195.00

French Model 1837 percussion pistol .60 caliber Navy marked in overall good condition. Metal is in the bright. Action is smooth and functions correctly. Serial numbers are matching. This was the first percussion pistol adopted by France. A repaired crack is noted on the grip handle.

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French Model 1837...

French Model 1837 percussion navy pistol (AH6842)

Price $1,395.00

French Model 1837 percussion pistol .60 caliber Navy marked in great condition. Metal is in the bright, action is smooth and functions correctly. Serial numbers are matching. This was the first percussion pistol adopted by the French. 

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Hannover Converted British...

Hannover Converted British Light Dragoon Pistol...

Price $1,495.00
Hannover Converted British Light Dragoon Pistol. Military Pistol 1603-1888 by Brooker. Note; The 6 screw brass reinforcement plate at ramrod channel. Gun is very good over all. Scarce Variant.
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German 1883 Reichsrevolver...

German 1883 Reichsrevolver 10.6x25mmR (AH6730)

Price $1,675.00

Early German military revolver with a 7" barrel. The frame is dated 1882 and the buttcap is marked "3H" for the 3rd Husssar regiment. Serials numbers all match. The bore is excellent. The grips are very good with some wear from use and the screw escutcheons are serialized and matching. Has approximately85% of its original blue which has mixed with a brown patina throughout. Overall this is a...

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Scarce Swiss Model 1878...

Scarce Swiss Model 1878 Cavalry Revolver (AH6450)

Price $1,575.00

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...

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Webley Mark 1 British Naval...

Webley Mark 1 British Naval Issue Service...

Price $1,750.00

Six-shot service revolver with 4" barrel. The pistol has matching serial numbers. The bore is excellent. The action works perfectly. The revolver is marked with an "N" for naval issue. This revolver has been arsenal refurbished and milled from its original .455 Webley to accept .45ACP with moon clips. The revolver has been marked with a British "broad arrow" on the top strap. There are some...

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Dutch Model 94 (Colonial...

Dutch Model 94 (Colonial Model) Revolver (AH6751)

Price $550.00

The six-shot 9.4mm double action Model 94 revolver was used by the Dutch Colonial Army from 1894 to 1945. The 4.3" octagon barrel has a very good bore with a ring toward the muzzle. The gun has approx. 85% blue turning brown. It has two crown over B inspection marks on the left side of the frame and a crown over E insptction mark on the left side of the hammer. The unit mark AA 89 is on the...

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Italian Financial Police...

Italian Financial Police Modello 1889 Revolver...

Price $875.00

This 10.35mm Italian System Bodeo Modello 1889 enlisted revolver is marked to the GUARDIA DI FINANZA. The Guardia di Finanza the police force responsible for dealing with financial crime and smuggling (and now drugs). It is under the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance. The 4.5" octagon barrel has...

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Military Officers Model...

Military Officers Model 1883 Reichsrevolver...

Price $1,795.00

This Officer's Model 1883 Reichsrevolver was in use until 1919. The overall length is approx. 9.75". The 4 5/8" octagon to round 10.6mm caliber barrel has a good bore with firing wear and light pitting. The gun retains approx. 92% blue and 40% straw finish. The left side of the frame has a safety lever below the hammer. The serial number, 895, or the last two digits, is found on msot parts...

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Officers Model 1883...

Officers Model 1883 Reichsrevolver Rig (AH6771)

Price $2,995.00

The Officer's Model 1883 Reichsrevolver was in use until 1919. The overall length is approx. 9.75". The 4 5/8" octagon to round 10.6mm caliber barrel has a very good bore with firing wear. The gun retains approx. 92% bright blue with spotting and 60% straw finish. The left side of the frame has a safety lever below the hammer. The serial number, 163, or the last two digits, is found on most...

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Superb Model 1883 Officers...

Superb Model 1883 Officers Reichsrevolver (AH6622)

Price $3,250.00

The Officer's Model 1883 Reichsrevolver was in use until 1919. The overall length is approx. 9.75". The 4 5/8" octagon to round 10.6mm caliber barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The gun retains approx. 99% bright blue and straw finish. The left side of the frame has a safety lever below the hammer. There are no visible serial numbers. The right side of the barrel and...

Rare DA Model 1883...

Rare DA Model 1883 Officer's Reichsrevolver...

Price $2,995.00

This rare Officer's Model 1883 Reichsrevolver was one of a few made in double action. The overall length is approx. 9.75". The 4 5/8" octagon to round 10.6mm caliber barrel has a fine bore with frosting in the grooves. The gun retains approx. 95% blue and 50% straw finish. The left side of the frame has a safety lever below the hammer. The serial number, 265, or the last two digits, is found...

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