Hot Military Collectibles This Week | May 25, 2026 | Eisel Armory

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Cold War Garand: NATO Conversion Legend

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The U.S. Navy converted thousands of classic M1 Garands to fire 7.62 NATO ammunition in the 1960s, creating the rare Mk 2 Mod 0 rifles built by Harrington & Richardson and AMF.

Very good condition US military M1 MK 2 MOD 0 Garand semi auto rifle that was one of 17,050 converted to 7.62 NATO caliber by American Machine & Foundry for the US Navy. Receiver is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” and is serial number 1157xxx, which dates it to manufacture in January 1943. Rifle is NOT import marked and has Springfield Armory barrel, trigger group, and op rod. Early lock bar rear sight. Barrel is dated “7-65” for July 1965 and is marked “AMF -P-” and “7.62 NATO”. Stock is unmarked except for rack numbers on top of the wrist. Metal finish is nice original gray parkerized with some wear on the buttplate. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some handling marks. Has a small chip in front of the floorplate Rifle comes with original CMP plastic case and papers, including hang tag and certificate. A true bridge between WWII history and the Cold War era. 

** this is a Mk2 Mod.1 (not mod 0). The Mk. 1 has the new 1965 purpose built 7.62 barrel, rather than the modified 30-06 barrel with bushing insert of the Mod. 0. The Mod.1 is generally more desirable because, with no bushing insert that can be ejected, it’s safe to shoot.** 

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First Year of the Civil War: 1861 Springfield

Good condition original antique Civil War US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket in .58 percussion caliber. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with the American eagle and dated 1861. Barrel has “VP” and eagle head proof marks and is also dated 1861. Mechanically functions fine and tight. Metal finish is original “in the white” with some scattered gray and brown patina and some scattered pitting that is heavier on the triggerguard and buttplate. Bore is dark with good rifling. Stock has been refinished and has nice even finish with some normal handling marks. Complete with correct original ramrod.  A true piece of America’s Civil War history. 

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The Model 1861 Springfield became the Union Army’s most widely used rifle musket during the Civil War, prized for its accuracy, reliability, and .58 caliber firepower.

Winchester Warhorse: The Legendary M1 Carbine

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Winchester helped develop the original M1 Carbine design in 1941, and over 6 million carbines were produced during WWII — making it one of America’s most iconic wartime firearms. “No Import” examples are especially desirable to collectors because they avoided later foreign re-import markings.

Very good condition WWII US military M1 Carbine that was manufactured by Winchester, as marked on the receiver. Gun is NOT import marked and is serial number 6479xxx, which dates it to manufacture in the third block of production, circa December 1944-June 1945. Gun has an “SA” marked bayonet lug, an “H inside shield” marked adjustable rear sight, and an unmarked M2 stock. Otherwise all Winchester parts. Metal finish is original gray parkerized showing some normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. A lightweight legend carried from WWII battlefields into American military history. 

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Ride Into History: 1881 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine

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Good plus condition antique US Model 1879 Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine in .45-70 caliber. Lock is marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” with the American eagle. Breech block is marked “MODEL 1873”. 22” barrel has VP and eagle head proof marks, and correct Model 1879 Carbine rear sight. The barrel band is cut for a Model 1884 rear sight. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a few pits. Stock has nice looking finish and was probably lightly buffed. Left side of wrist has a faint inspector cartouche. Underside of wrist has a faint “circle P” cartouche. Original saddle ring and barrel are present. A nice original Trapdoor Springfield Carbine for your collection.  A rugged survivor from the days of the Old West and frontier cavalry patrols. 


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The Model 1879 Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine was designed for U.S. cavalry troops on the American frontier and featured a shorter barrel for easier horseback use during the Indian Wars era.

Battlefield Relic: Original WWII German M40 Helmet

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The German M40 helmet introduced stamped ventilation holes for faster wartime production while maintaining the iconic combat profile seen throughout WWII.

Good condition original WWII German army single decal M40 helmet.Shell has nice original paint showing some normal wear, no dents. Nice original army eagle decal on the left side. Has an illegible manufacturer code under the skirt, size 66. Complete with original leather liner that is pliable with some wear and damage. Named to an Obergefreiter Bernhard. Chinstrap is absent. One liner rivet is missing. An authentic relic from one of history’s most defining conflicts. 

 

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Imperial Navy Mauser: 1914 Dockyard Marked Gew 98

Good condition WWI Imperial German GEW 98 Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that was manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in 1914, as marked on the receiver ring. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the stock, handguard, and bayonet lug. Rifle shows Bavarian use with a “rampant lion” marking on the left side of the receiver. Right side buttstock has the rare WWI German Navy “crown M” property marking, and the unit marking disc is stamped “W.D.720.” for a Dockyard Division. Receiver, bolt, and buttplate are original “in the white” with a little brown and gray patina. Remaining metal finish is original blue showing some wear to the white. Bore is good, a little gray with some pitting, and has average rifling that shows some wear. Stock has been lightly sanded and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock and undersides of wrist and forend have Imperial German proof mark cartouches. Complete with correct original cleaning rod. A rare survivor from the opening days of the First World War. 

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Early WWI Gew 98 rifles marked with the Imperial German Navy “Crown M” were issued to naval and dockyard personnel, making these rifles far scarcer than standard Army-issued examples.

Scarce Late-War Warrior: dou.45 98K

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Rifles marked “dou.45” were produced by Waffenwerke Brünn in 1945 during the final months of WWII, when Germany faced severe material shortages and rushed wartime production — making original matching examples increasingly hard to find today.

Good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “Mod. 98” and “dou.45” on the receiver ring for manufacture by BRNO in occupied Czechoslovakia in 1945. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is good with strong rifling and some pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some wear and handling marks. Wrist has several repaired cracks. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight hood. A rare battlefield survivor from the final chapter of the Second World War. 

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Rare G41 Survivor: ac 43 Barreled Action

Very good condition WWII German G41 semi auto rifle barreled action. Mechanically complete and functions fine. NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Receiver is marked “ac 43” for manufacture by Walther in 1943. Includes bands and handguard. No stock. Nice original blue finish showing a little normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. An iconic late-war German semi-auto with history in every mark and component. 

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The German G41 semi-automatic rifle was one of Nazi Germany’s earliest attempts at a combat semi-auto rifle, but production numbers remained limited compared to the later G43. Matching “ac 43” examples from Walther production are highly sought after by collectors today.

From Empire to WWII: Mannlicher-Steyr Legacy

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Originally designed for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, many Model 1888/90 Mannlicher rifles were later captured and reused during WWII, with German property markings like “LK5” adding another layer of military history.

Good condition antique Austrian Model 1888-90 Mannlicher Steyr straight pull rifle in 8 x 50r caliber that has the Steyr “OEWG” marking on the receiver ring and is marked “Wn-eagle-92” on the barrel for Austrian army acceptance in 1892. Rifle is NOT import marked and has nonmatching numbers on the barrel, triggerguard, and rear and middle bands. No other serialized parts including the stock. Rifle is marked “LK5” in the left side buttstock. This marking is thought to indicating WWII German Luftwaffe use, but its exact significance is unknown. It usually appears on MAS 36 rifles. Metal finish is original blue showing some wear. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Forend has a repaired duffle cut under the middle band. Right side of wrist has a repaired crack. A rare rifle that witnessed the fall of empires and the rise of another world war. 
 

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Pacific War Relic: 1943 Type 89 Mortar Round

Very good condition original WWII Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar round. Inert, safe and legal to own. Nice original paint. Complete. Nice markings, dated Showa 18.5 for May 1943. An authentic battlefield relic from the Pacific Theater of World War II. 


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The Japanese Type 89 “Knee Mortar” was one of the most recognizable infantry weapons of WWII in the Pacific. Despite the nickname, firing it from the knee could cause serious injury — the name came from a misunderstanding by Allied troops.
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