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🔥 April 27 Weekly Drop – Rare Military Finds 🔥 #449

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0000

Rare WWII K43 “duv 44” – Matching w/ Original Manual

Very good condition WWII German K43 semi auto rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “duv 44” on the receiver side rail for manufacture by Berlin Lubecker in 1944. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Metal finish is original gray phosphate and blued showing some normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has a Waffenamt cartouche. Underside of wrist also has a Waffenamt. Underside of buttstock has a matching serial number and a Waffenamt. Phenolic resin handguard has no damage. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight hood. Rifle comes with the rare original manual and spare that store in the butt trap. A nice K43 in original condition with matching numbers.

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1938 Mauser 98K “S/147” – Early War, No Import, Scarce

Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “S/147” on the receiver ring for manufacture by and dated 1938. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the stock, buttplate, bayonet lug, and bolt parts other than the body and extractor. Handguard is unnumbered. Metal finish is nice original blue showing a little normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has “eagle H” and Waffenamt cartouches. Undersides of buttstock and wrist have Waffenamts. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and muzzle cover. A nice early war 98k for your collection.

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Rare Type 99 Arisaka – .30-06 Conversion w/ U.S. Markings

Very good condition WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle that was manufactured as part of the 2^nd Series by Nagoya Arsenal. Mum is partially ground. Rifle was converted to .30-06 caliber and reissued to South Korean troops during the Korean War. Marked “U.S. CAL. .30” on the receiver side rail and has correct notch in the receiver ring. This is an original Korean War conversion, NOT later “bubba” done. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the safety, including receiver, bolt body, extractor, and firing pin. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a few pits. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Underside of buttstock has two small sharp clear kanji character inspector proof marks. Complete with correct original cleaning rod. A rare ROK .30-06 conversion T-99 rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection.

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Rare Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Cavalry Carbine

Good condition antique Middle Eastern Miquelet flintlock cavalry carbine musket in .70 caliber. Mechanically functions fine. Metal is “in the white” with some gray and brown patina. Barrel has ornate designs. Gun measures 39 ½” long overall with a 29” barrel. Smooth bore is dark and pitted. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Nice brass plate decoration. Complete with ramrod. An interesting Middle Eastern flintlock musket that will make a fine addition to a collection.

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1881 French Mle 1873 Revolver – Matching & Anchor Marked

Very good condition antique French Mle 1873 Revolver in 11mm caliber that has St. Etienne Arsenal markings on the right side of the frame. Barrel has model designation marking and 1881 date. Gun is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Has an “anchor” marking on the butt, indicating naval or colonial use. Metal finish is original “in the white” with some gray and brown patina. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling. Checkered wood grips have original finish and a good tight fit. Original lanyard ring is present. A nice French Mle 1873 Revolver with matching numbers and a rare anchor marking.

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Imperial Japanese Type 19 Sword – Dragonfly & Sunburst

Very good condition original WWII Japanese army officer Type 19 court dress sword. 23” blade has original bright finish. Edge has a few small nicks near the tip. Brass hilt has original finish attractive patina. Guard has a sunburst design. Both sides of pommel have a dragonfly. Top of pommel also has a sunburst. Folding reverse guard works fine. Horn grip shows some normal handling marks, no damage. Also complete with original knot that has nicely age toned. Fitted in correct original leather scabbard that has brass throat and tip. Leather is supple with some normal wear. Stitching and staples are tight. Frog stud has a sunburst design. A rare Japanese Type 19 court army sword that will make a fine addition to a collection

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Baker Gun Co. Trap Shotgun – Classic American Beauty

Very good condition Baker Gun Co. boxlock single barrel trap shotgun in 12 gauge that is a Sterling Grade example. Mechanically functions fine. Metal finish is nice original blue showing very little wear. 32” vent rib barrel has a fine bright bore with a little pitting. Stock has nice original finish and shows a few normal handling marks. Fitted with a Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. Wrist and forend have nice original checkering. A nice early Baker Gun Co. single barrel trap gun, manufactured from 1909-23.

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Romanian VZ 24 Sniper Rifle – W/ Pecar Berlin Scope

Good condition WWII Romanian VZ 24 Mauser Sniper Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that has Czech BRNO factory markings on the receiver side rail. The “FR” prefix indicates Romanian contract. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has matching serial numbers including barrel, bolt body, and stock. Other bolt parts do not match. Scope bases are original. Has a postwar mount that is marked “MADE IN INDIA” and a postwar PECAR BERLIN 3x-7x Variable scope that has clear optics. One adjustment knob plastic cap is damaged. Rifle has arsenal reblue finish mostly worn to the white. Bore is fair, a little dark in the grooves but mostly bright, with worn average rifling. Stock has arsenal refinish and shows some handling marks. Left side of buttstock has a matching serial number. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight guard. A hard to find VZ 24 Mauser sniper rifle that will make a great addition to a collection!

Antique Miquelet Flintlock Cavalry Carbine – Middle Eastern

Very good condition original antique Civil War Perrin Model 1859 cartridge revolver in 12mm caliber. Mechanically functions fine and has matching numbers. Metal has mostly brown and gray patina. 5 5/8” barrel has a very good bright bore with strong rifling. Wood grip has original finish and shows some normal handling marks and a few small chips. Lanyard ring is missing. A classic, hard to find Perrin revolver that will make a fine addition to a collection!

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Rare Civil War Perrin Model 1859 Revolver

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Eisel Armory Weekly Drop – Rare Military History You Can Own

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0000

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

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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Standard Manufacturing DP-12 Pump Shotgun
Dual Barrel Tactical Power

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

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

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

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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🔥 April 18: Rare & Legendary Military Finds

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WWII German K98k Mauser “byf 43” – Oberndorf 1943 Battle Rifle

Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “byf 43” on the receiver ring for manufacture by Oberndorf in 1943. The “43” is very faint. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the bolt and band spring. Handguards are unnumbered. Rear sight base screw is an incorrect replacement. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. The bore is good with strong rifling and some light oxidation and pitting, may clean better. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Undersides of wrist and buttstock and right-side buttstock each have a Waffenamt “WaA135” cartouche. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight hood.
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Persian Model 98/29 Mauser Rifle – Matching Numbers

Excellent condition Persian Model 98/29 Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that has a sharp clear Persian lion crest on the receiver ring and BRNO factory markings in Farsi on the receiver side rail. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching serial numbers including receiver, bolt, and stock. Metal finish is excellent original blue showing very little wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side buttstock has stamped and red painted “118”. Right side buttstock has a sharp clear matching Farsi serial number. Where history meets craftsmanship.

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WWI German M1916 Helmet – Original Camo Paint | Marked “B.F. 62”

Good condition original WWI Imperial German Model 1916 helmet. Shell has nice original camo paint and a few dents. Maker marked “B.F.62” under the left ear for manufacture by F.C. Bellinger, Fulda, in size 62. Helmet has a reproduction chinstrap and is missing the liner.

A relic that witnessed history.

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Pre-WWII German K98k Mauser “S/243G” – Borsigwalde |

Good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “S/243G” on the receiver ring for manufacture by Mauser Borsigwalde in 1935. This is the third rarest manufacturer/date code of 98k production, with only 7,671 produced. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the bolt. Metal finish is original blue showing some wear. Bore is poor, dark and pitted with worn average rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal wear and handling marks. Right side buttstock has “eagle H” and Waffenamt cartouches. Underside of buttstock has a faint matching serial number. Complete with correct original cleaning rod. Hard to find. Impossible to ignore.

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Antique Civil War Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Mfg 1859

Very good condition original antique Civil War Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver in .31 percussion caliber that is serial number 150xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1859. Mechanically functions fine and has all matching serial numbers. Metal finish is original blue mostly worn to gray patina. 4” octagonal barrel has a very good bright bore with strong rifling and a little pitting. Wood grip has original finish and a good tight fit with a few normal handling marks and a few tiny toe chips. Carry a piece of American history.

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Norwegian Jarmann M28 Harpoon Rifle | Rare Maritime Weapon

Very good condition antique Norwegian Jarmann M28 Harpoon Rifle in 10.15 x 61r caliber. Manufactured by converting an antique M84 rifle, so no FFL required to purchase. Mechanically functions fine and has all matching serial numbers. Metal finish is nice original blue showing very little wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of stock has a matching serial number below the receiver. Wrist has original checkering. Has original cast brass buttplate. A rare tool from the age of ocean hunts.

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WWII Italian M38 Carcano Cavalry Carbine | German Marked |

Very good condition WWII Italian Model 1938 Carcano Cavalry Carbine in 6.5 x 52mm caliber. Not maker marked or dated, but the “SW” serial number prefix indicates manufacture by Gardone VT in 1943. Gun is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers including barrel and stock. Shows rare and desirable German use, with a Waffenamt “HZaJt3” cartouche in the underside of the buttstock, which is a depot marking. Metal finish is nice original blue showing very little wear. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some handling marks. Left side buttstock has a sharp clear matching serial number. Right side of stock has a chip by the receiver bridge. Folding bayonet functions fine. Complete with original two-piece cleaning rod set that stores in the butt trap. Where two wartime histories meet.

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WWII U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle – Sedgley | Early RIA Receiver

Very good condition WWII US Model 1903 Springfield Rifle that was assembled by Sedgley for secondary issue. Manufactured using an early Rock Island Arsenal production receiver that is serial number 94xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1907. Not considered safe to fire. Rifle has some aluminum die cast parts, and an early straight handle bolt. Barrel is unmarked except for “S in circle” on the left side of the rear sight sleeve. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong four groove rifling. Stock is correct Sedgley “front bolt” and has original finish with some normal handling marks. An American classic that stood the test of time.

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WWII German HJ Youth Knife – RZM M7/27 (1940) | PUMA Maker

Good condition original WWII German HJ Youth knife that is marked on the left ricasso with RZM code M7/27 for manufacture by Puma and dated 1940. Blade has nice bright finish and has been cleaned. Hilt has original bright finish with some gray patches and areas of pitting. Checkered black plastic grips have a good tight fit and no damage. Right side has nice enamel HJ diamond that does not have the correct “wiggle” and is probably a glued replacement, but is original. Fitted in correct original steel sheath that has mostly brown patina with a little original black paint remaining. Leather belt loop has a tear, and the handle strap has a missing tip with female snap. A small blade with a powerful past.

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WWII U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Auto Shotgun–Military Markings

Very good condition original WWII US military Remington Model 11 semi auto 12 gauge shotgun that features a 26” barrel with a Cutts Compensator, used for aerial gunnery training. Serial number 705xxx, which is in the correct range. Marked “U.S.” and “flaming bomb” on the receiver and barrel, and “MILITARY FINISH” on the receiver. Mechanically functions fine. Metal finish is nice original blue showing a little normal wear. Bore is very good and bright. Stock has original finish and shows a few normal handling marks. Buttstock has a somewhat poor fit at the wrist. Right side of stock has a hairline crack behind the upper receiver tang. Left side buttstock has faint “ordnance wheel” and “FJA” cartouches. Built for duty. Remembered in history.

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