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 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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Dutch 1873 (Old Model)...

Dutch 1873 (Old Model) 9.4mm (AH6633)

Price $1,950.00

Based on the Chamelot Delvigne Design. This six-round double-action revolver chambered in 9.4mm, has a 6.3" octagonal barrel. It was issued to the military in 1873, and was in service through 1945. The Bore is excellent. action works perfectly. Revolver has 98% original factory blue. The grips are smooth wood and show very minor handling wear. This revolver is well made and designed for...

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British Beaumont Adams...

British Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver...

Price $3,250.00

The Beaumont Adams percussion revolvers were a favorite of British officers who had to privately purchase their side arms. This 442 caliber octagon barrel has a very good bore with strong rifling and moderate firing wear. The revolver retains approx. 97% of an old expertly applied refinish and the hammer and trigger are bright. The top of the action is stamped ROBERT ADAMS 76 KING WILLIAM...

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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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Identified Deane & Son...

Identified Deane & Son Percussion Revolver...

Price $7,850.00

This fine Deane & Son 42 caliber percussion revolver is identivied to General George Calvert Clarke, CB (Order of the Bath).  The 6" octagon barrel has a fine bore with bright, strong rifling. The barrel has two London Proofs and the top strap is marked DEANE & SON. LONDON BRIDGE. The right side of the frame is marked DEANE-HARDING PATENT No.5052 (the serial number). followed by an...

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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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. This is a 65 caliber with a 9” barrel. Metal has a light gray patina.

War of 1812 Canadian...

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

Price $2,995.00

These were supplied from merchants and not from ordnance, thus they are often called the 1813 Indian Contract pistols. Barrel measures 9" in length and is marked with a crown over "GR" and broad arrow as well as a Tower crossed scepters acceptance stamp. Metal has a dark brown to almost black patina. Action works well. This is a gun you do not come across often!

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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Fine Pair of French Model...

Fine Pair of French Model 1816 Officer's...

Price $7,500.00

This pair of French Model 1816 flintlock officer's pistols are in the condition collectors love to see. Each pistol is approx. 14" long. Each has a 7 7/8" round 68 caliber smooth bore barrel with an excellent bore. Each is finished in the bright and exhibits very little staining. Each is marked Mle 1816 on the barrel tang and Mre Rle de Mutzig (Royal Manufactory of Mutzig) on the lock. The...

Austrian Military...

Austrian Military Percussion Holster Pistol...

Price $875.00

This unmarked circa 1840 Austrian percussion military pistol is similar to the Model 1844 cavalry pistol. The major difference is that the Model 1844 has a rounded lock at the rear while this pistol's lock terminates in a point. The overall length is approx. 15.5". The 8.75" round 70 caliber barrel has a very good smooth bore. All the metal has a smooth even brown patina. The stock is very...

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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