WWII collectibles Archives - Eisel Armory https://eiselarmory.com/tag/wwii-collectibles/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:18:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 🔥 April 18: Rare & Legendary Military Finds https://eiselarmory.com/2026/04/13/%f0%9f%94%a5-april-18-rare-legendary-military-finds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25f0%259f%2594%25a5-april-18-rare-legendary-military-finds Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0000 https://eiselarmory.com/?p=369 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 […]

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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.  
Preserve the past. Own a piece of WWII history. 

 

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WWII German K98k “byf 43” 🇩🇪 Oberndorf 1943 • No import marks • Pure history.

Persian Model 98/29 Mauser Rifle – Matching Numbers

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Persian 98/29 Mauser 🇮🇷 Matching numbers • Crisp crest • Collector quality.

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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WWI M1916 Helmet 🇩🇪 Original camo • Marked B.F. 62 • Battle-worn history.

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

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Rare S/243G K98k 🇩🇪 Borsigwalde • No import • Scarce find.

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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Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver 🇺🇸 1859 production • Matching • Civil War era.

Norwegian Jarmann M28 Harpoon Rifle | Rare Maritime Weapon

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Jarmann M28 Harpoon Rifle 🇳🇴 Matching numbers • Rare • Maritime history.

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. 

A unique WWII crossover piece—check it out now and add it to your collection before it’s gone! 

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Italian M38 Carcano 🇮🇹 Matching • German marked • Scarce find.

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

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1903 Springfield 🇺🇸 Sedgley • Early RIA • Scarce.

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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HJ Knife 1940 🇩🇪 RZM M7/27 • PUMA • Original.

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

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Remington Model 11 🇺🇸 WWII era • Strong markings • Proven design.

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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WWII 1941 Springfield Armory M1 Garand – Early War Powerhouse

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1941 production M1 Garand from Springfield Armory featuring early-war characteristics—semi-auto firepower that gave U.S. troops a decisive edge on the battlefield.

Very good condition WWII US military M1 Garand semi auto rifle in .30-06 caliber that was manufactured by Springfield Armory, as marked on the receiver. Receiver is serial number 255xxx, which dates it to manufacture in May 1941. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all Springfield parts. Barreldated “6-41” for June 1941. Rear sight is flush nut type. Op rod is uncut. Cylinder lock screw is single slot type. Rear handguard clip is grooved. Followerrod is a short fork, riveted type. Metal finish is original parkerized showing some normal wear. The bore is good with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of stock has faint “S.A./G.H.S.” and ordnance wheel cartouches below the rear of the receiver. 

A true early-war American legend—where innovation met battlefield

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WWII German 98k Mauser “ax 1940”

Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked with code “ax” on the receiver ring for manufacture by ERMA, and dated 1940. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. The metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. The bore is good, mostly bright, with good rifling and some pitting. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has “eagle H” and Waffenamt cartouches. The underside of the wrist also has a Waffenamt. The underside of buttstock has a matching serial number. Complete with correct original cleaning rod.

A scarce wartime Mauser—authentic, matching, and untouched by import marks.

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“ax 1940” coded K98k Mauser with matching numbers and no import marks—an original WWII German service rifle representing early-war production at its finest.

WWI German Model 1916 Stahlhelm – Original Camouflage Paint

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Original WWI German Model 1916 helmet featuring authentic hand-applied camouflage—battlefield-used and preserved from the trenches of World War I.

Very good condition original WWI Imperial German Model 1916 helmet. Shell has nice original period camo paint showing some normal wear. No dents. One liner rivet is absent. Maker marked “E.T.64” under the left ear for manufacture by Eisenhuttenwerke Thale in size 64. The original leather liner has two of the three pads present. Leather is supple with some normal wear. One pad has a “pillow” present. The other does not. Chinstrap is absent.  

 

From the trenches of the Great War—an authentic survivor with original wartime camo. 

 

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WWII Soviet SVT-38 Tokarev Rifle Bayonet – Original Long Bayo

Fair too good condition original WWII Soviet Russian SVT 38 Tokarev Rifle bayonet that has the rare early 13 9/16” “long” blade. Metal has mostly brown patina with some pitting throughout. Wood grips have original finish and show some wear and dings; lock button is missing. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has original blue finish showing some wear and several small dents and dings. Complete part of the original leather belt loop.  

A scarce early-war Soviet blade—hard to find, even harder to replace. 

 

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Original WWII Soviet SVT-38 Tokarev long bayonet with matching scabbard—an exceptionally rare early-war accessory issued with one of the Red Army’s most distinctive rifles.

Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Cavalry Carbine

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Gwyn & Campbell Type II breechloading cavalry carbine from the Civil War—an innovative design used by Union cavalry, representing a pivotal shift in battlefield technology.

Fine condition original antique Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II breechloading percussion cavalry carbine in .52 percussion caliber. Mechanically functions fine and clear markings. Frame and lock have strong original case colors. Butt plate has brown patina. 20” barrel has a nice original blue finish. The bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has an original finish and shows some normal handling marks. The left side of the wrist has two sharp clear inspector cartouches. 

A unique piece of Civil War ingenuity—built for speed, carried into battle. 

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Pre-WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka – Finnish Used w/ Letter

Very good condition pre–WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle in 6.5 x 50mm caliber that was manufactured by Tokyo Arsenal without a series marking. Mum has been over stamped with a Tokyo Arsenal symbol, indicating it was sold out of Japanese military service. Rifle was supplied to Russian as war aid during WWI and made its way into Finnish service (Finland was part of Russia until 1917). Rifle comes with a letter from Post Rock Imports stating it was imported from Finland. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching assembly numbers except the floorplate. Note that the rifle has the Finn-added floorplate catch retaining clip. The metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is dark with good rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side buttstock has some indistinct writing, looks like Finnish. The underside of buttstock has two sharp clear kanji character inspector proof mark cartouches. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and matching numbered dustcover.  

A cross-continental war story—Japanese steel with Finnish battlefield history. 

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Japanese Type 38 Arisaka rifle later used by Finnish forces, featuring a rare added floorplate catch retaining clip and accompanying letter—an uncommon example of wartime reuse and modification.

Navy Arms Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine - 1976 C&R

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Navy Arms reproduction Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44-40, manufactured in 1976—C&R eligible and in excellent condition with original box.

Excellent condition Navy Arms reproduction Winchester Model 1866 lever action saddle ring carbine in .44-40 Winchester caliber. Mechanically excellent and comes with original factory box and 1976 dated receipt. Rifle was manufactured in 1976 and qualifies as a Curio & Relic. Excellent original blue metal finish. Brass receiver and butt plate. 18 ½” barrel has original sights. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has a nice original finish and no cracks or chips.  

 

A classic reborn—Old West style with collector-grade condition. 

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WWII Portuguese M/937 Mauser Rifle

Very good condition WWII Portuguese M/937 (Model 1937) Mauser rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that has a sharp clear Portuguese crest on the receiver ring and Oberndorf manufacturer markings on the side rail. This rifle was manufactured under contract in Third Reich Germany and was essentially a K98k with the addition of bottom band and buttstock sling swivels. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching serial numbers except the cleaning rod. Rifle has an original blue finish showing some normal wear. Butt plate is original “in the white” and has some dings. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock and undersides of wrist and buttstock have German Waffenamt cartouches. The underside of buttstock also has a matching serial number. Complete with original nonmatching numbered cleaning rod and correct original leather sling. 

 

A beautifully preserved Mauser—where craftsmanship meets wartime history. 

👉 Don’t miss this collectible piece—add it to your collection before it’s gone! 

 

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WWII Portuguese Model 1937 (M/937) Mauser rifle featuring matching numbers, a sharp national crest, and a well-preserved stock—an outstanding example of European Mauser craftsmanship.

Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver – 1862

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1862 Colt Model 1860 Army revolver with visible inspector markings and accompanying holster—an authentic Civil War-issued sidearm used by Union forces.

Good condition original antique Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver in .44 percussion caliber. Mechanically functions fine and tight. Serial number 79xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1862. Gun has all matching serial numbers. Metal was refinished in silver plate long ago, which has an attractivepatina. 8” barrel has a good, mostly bright, bore with strong rifling and some pitting. Wood grip has been refinished and has a couple of cuts on the butt. The right side has a faint US military inspector cartouche. Comes with an original period leather holster that is in good condition. Leather is soft and supple with some wear and cracking and a few areas of damage. 

 

A true Civil War sidearm—carried, inspected, and built for battle. 

Don’t miss this iconic piece of American history—secure it now before it’s gone! 

WWII US M1 Helmet – 2nd Pattern USMC Camo Cover

Very good condition original WWII US military M1 helmet that is a wartime example with front seam and swivel bails. Shell has original paint showing some normal wear, no dents. Complete with original chinstrap. Complete with original USMC 2nd Pattern camouflage cover and Westinghouse manufactured liner. Liner has nice, original green paint. The suspension system is clean with light wear. Leather sweatbands and chinstrap are pliable. The camo cover shows some normal wear and staining and several small holes. Has an ink stamped “EGA” on the front, probably Korean War added.  

WWII U.S. M1 helmet featuring a 2nd pattern USMC camouflage cover and Westinghouse liner—an iconic setup used by Marines in the Pacific Theater. 

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