Eisel Armory Weekly Drop – Rare Military History You Can Own

WWII M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine (Inland, 1942)
The Folding Rifle of Airborne Legends

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Built for the skies and forged in early 1942, this M1A1 paratrooper carbine wasn’t just carried into battle—it dropped into history with America’s airborne forces.

 

Very good condition original WWII US military M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine in .30 Carbine caliber. Manufactured by Inland, as marked on the receiver. Receiver is serial number 95xxx, early first production run. Gun is NOT import marked and has all Inland parts. Barrel dated “11-42” for November 1942. Early features including “S” flip-up rear sight, Type I dog leg hammer, Type I serrated magazine catch, and checkered push button safety. Metal finish is original parkerized showing some normal wear. The bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Early high wood over op rod. Marked “circle P” on back and “IO” inside. Bottom of grip has ordnance wheel. Folding stock works fine. Complete with correct original sling and oiler.  

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WWII Swedish M/41B Mauser Sniper Rifle
1942 Ajack 4x90 Precision Optic

Very good condition original WWII Swedish M/41B Mauser Sniper Rifle in 6.5 x 55mm caliber. Originally manufactured as a Model 1896 rifle by Carl Gustafs in 1909, as marked on the receiver ring. Complete with original Ajack 4 x 90 scope that is dated 1942 and has nice original blue finish and clear optics. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching serial numbers except the buttplate, stock, handguard, ejector box, and bands. Metal finish is nice original blue showing very little wear. The bore is good with strong rifling and some gray. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Underside of wrist has two Swedish crown proof marks and a “crown S” proof mark. Right side buttstock has an inlaid disc that is stamped “G M/41 B”. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight hood. 

 

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Crafted for precision in a world at war, the Swedish M/41B paired with its 1942 Ajack 4x90 scope represents quiet accuracy and unmatched craftsmanship on the battlefield.

Standard Manufacturing DP-12 Pump Shotgun
Dual Barrel Tactical Power

 

 

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A modern evolution of firepower, the DP-12 delivers double-barrel capability in a compact pump design built for performance and innovation.

Excellent condition Standard Manufacturing Co. DP-12 pump action 12-gauge shotgun. Mechanically excellent and features dual magazine tubes for a total capacity of 16 rounds. Fitted with factory reflex sight that needs new batteries, and canted flip-up iron sights. Also has a Klarus flashlight with a pressure pad on the foregrip. The light works fine. Excellent finish, black plastic stock, and excellent bores. Comes with factory box. 

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WWI German Model 1915 Ersatz Pickelhaube Helmet Original Paint Survivor

Good condition original WWI Imperial German Model 1915 Ersatz Pickelhaube Helmet. The metal body has nice original green paint showing some normal wear and many dents. The original cockades have heavy wear to the paint. The Prussian eagle Wappen on the front appears to be a replacement. Original leather chinstrap shows heavy wear. Original leather liner is soft and supple with some normal wear. The underside of the rear visor has some writing. Nice WWI German ersatz pickelhaube for your collection. 

 

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Born from wartime shortages, the 1915 Ersatz Pickelhaube tells the story of Germany adapting under pressure—its original paint still echoing the trenches of the Great War.

Antique U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle SWP 1889

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A true frontier-era icon, this 1889-dated Trapdoor Springfield represents the transition of U.S. military firepower into a new age of innovation and expansion.

Excellent condition antique US Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle in .45-70 Government caliber. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with the American eagle. Mechanically functions fine. Breech block is marked “MODEL 1884”. Barrel has “VP” and eagle head proof marks. The metal finish is excellent, original blue. Breech block has vivid original case colors. The bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and crisp edges with a few normal handling marks. Left side of wrist has a sharp clear 1889 dated “SWP” inspector cartouche. Underside of wrist has a “circle P” cartouche. The left side buttstock is stamped “H”. Complete with correct original cleaning rod.  

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ANTIQUE GERMAN DRILLING COMBINATION RIFLE/SHOTGUN 16 GAUGE/9.3MM

Good condition antique German drilling combination rifle/shotgun that features two 16 gauge shotgun barrels over a .36 / 9mm caliber rifle barrel, probably 9.3 x 72r or 9.3 x 74r. Mechanically functions fine. Barrels are marked “CHRISTOPH FUNK IN SUHL” and “PRIMA KRUPPSCHER FLUSS-STAHL”. Locks and receiver have original bright finish and sharp clear relief engraving. 26 ¾” barrels have nice original blue finish. Original sights are present. Shotgun bores are good with some pitting. Rifle bore is good with some pitting and good rifling that shows some normal wear. Stock has been lightly buffed and has nice looking finish. Wrist has a repair, with replaced wood around the locks. Horn triggerguard has a repaired crack. Gun has original horn buttplate.  

 

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A masterpiece of engineering, the German drilling blends shotgun versatility with rifle precision—built for hunters who demanded one firearm to do it all.

WWI Imperial German Navy Gala Fore & Aft Hat & Epaulettes Complete Set w/ Boxes

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A striking display of naval prestige, this Imperial German gala set reflects the elegance and authority worn by officers of the Kaiser’s fleet during the First World War.

Very good condition original WWI Imperial German Navy gala dress fore & aft hat and epaulettes. Very good condition overall, complete with original storage boxes. Show some normal wear. Beautiful, high-quality construction. Hat is marked “Just” inside.  

 

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Antique Boer War ZAR M1895 Mauser Carbine DWM Berlin 1897, Matching & Rare

Good condition antique Boer War ZAR Model 1895 Mauser Carbine in 7mm Mauser (7 x 57) caliber that has DWM Berlin manufacturer markings on the receiver side rail. No receiver crest, which is correct. One of 2,000 delivered in 1897. Gun is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Captured by the British and has British proof marks on the receive, bolt, and barrel. Metal finish is original blue showing wear to brown patina. My body is gray with worn rifling. Stock has an original finish and shows some handling marks. The top wrist has an added sling ring. The left side of stock has a faint matching serial number below the receiver. Rear sight leaf screw and slider button are missing. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and leather sling.  

 

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A battlefield relic of the Boer War, this 1897 DWM Berlin Mauser carbine tells the story of rugged conflict and precision engineering in South Africa.

WWII GERMAN 98K MAUSER KRIEGSMODELL RIFLE-bnz45- ATE WAR-NO IMPORT-SCARCE

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Stripped down for speed and survival, this late-war Kriegsmodell 98K reflects Germany’s final push—raw, simplified, and built under pressure in 1945.

Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is a late war Kriegsmodell with bands held by screws and made without a bayonet lug or bolt takedown washer. Rifle is marked “Mod. 98” on the receiver ring with code “bnz45” for manufacture by Steyr in 1945. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the bolt. Bolt is a correct late war “bnz” manufacturer in “T” prefix series but is mismatched. Metal finish is an original gray phosphate showing some normal wear. The bore is very good and bright with strong rifling. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Buttstock has a few checking cracks. Forend tip has a repair under the front band. Right side buttstock has a Waffenamt. Complete with correct original cleaning rod.  

 

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West German Eickhorn KCB-77 “AES U.S. M9” Bayonet – Rare w/ Scabbard, Bag & Voltage Indicator

Excellent condition original West German Eickhorn KCB-77 “AES U.S. M9” bayonet that is complete with original scabbard and Eickhorn plastic bag. Features an imbedded voltage indicator (to check if wire is electrified before cutting) and sharpening grit in scabbard. Excellent original metal finish and factory edge. Lock buttons function fine. Complete with lug slot insert. Scabbard is also excellent. Handle straps have a working snap. A hard-to-find bayonet that will make a fine addition to a collection. 

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More than a blade, the KCB-77 was built for modern combat—featuring an integrated wire-cutting system with a voltage indicator, blending survival, engineering, and Cold War innovation.
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