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Original weapons. Buy and sale.

Here you can buy old original weapons of many different countries and different periods: sabres, swords and foils and eventually fire arms if sale is legal in France.
We cannot know regulations of all countries, so before you pass an order, verify that importation of these weapons is legal in your country.
If not, we won't accept any claim if you have problems with your local customs.


  • Pistol: Garde du corps du roi, 2 nd type, rare copy by Pedersoli

    We couldn't find any source indicating that Pedersoli had produced this type of pistol.
    One of our customers, an informed enthusiast on the subject, confirmed that the Pedersoli company had indeed produced such a pistol, but in limited quantities, making it a rarity that you're unlikely to see again in the future.
    The finish is particularly meticulous: beautiful blond varnished wood, mottled barrel (irregularity in appearance), the flint strikes impeccably and produces abundant sparks.
    We haven't tested it for shooting, but it was produced for that purpose; its beautiful overall appearance indicates a good condition.
    You can have it tested by a licensed gunsmith if you wish; the test should be conclusive.
    Overall length: 35 cm, including a 20 cm barrel. Weight (with flint): 1069 g

    New

    1 040,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Troop, An XI, light cavalry sabre, 1st Empire

    Bronze mount of the hunter type with a long-tailed cap, three-pronged guard, and crossguards.

    Sheepskin-covered fore-knuckle with brass olives. Numerous hallmarks and markings on the guard.

    Curved blade with a wide hollow face, marked with three hallmarks of the Klingenthal Manufactory: Kranz, Lobstein, and Bisch, all corresponding to individuals active during the same period as indicated by the engraving on the back of the blade: "Manuf Imp du Klingenthal Septembre 1813."

    Very solid scabbard. The stinger is entirely characteristic of the model used during the Empire; it is even one of the criteria for detecting copies. It is wider at the bottom than at the top, which makes sense, as it is the lower part that potentially rubs against the ground. Traces of three hallmarks even remain on this same stinger. A fine piece, in the model of a light cavalry hunter saber, typical of the last years of the First Empire.

    Weight with scabbard: 2488g.
    Total length: 1020 mm, including a blade length of 885 mm.
    Apart from a few dents on the scabbard, it is rare in such condition. The price is well justified.
    From the collection of an Imperial general. Purchased from one of his descendants, we will provide the name to the buyer.

    New

    1 650,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Original sword for officer, 1 st empire.


    A fine, so-called uniform sword, with a board characteristic of the evolution of sword handles from the Revolution to the end of the Empire.
    The board, which was symmetrical and lyre-shaped under the ancien régime, narrowed in the part of the guard that rested against the body, to the point that this part was eventually cut almost entirely off, so as not to hinder movement.
    This sword reaches the end of this evolution with the counter handle, which remains as a remnant.

    Once fitted with a new scabbard, you can use this sword in historical reenactments.
    WARNING: While the blade was indeed designed for combat, it was over 200 years ago!
    If you break it while using it for combat, we will not replace it.
    Total length: 95 cm.

    New

    268,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Officer sword 1767 type. A bit short, but very nice blade

    Model 1767 officer's sword, brass hilt, fully filigree hilt, beautiful triangular blade with fine engravings highlighted by remnants of gilding.
    Fine model. Excellent condition for something more than 250 years old.
    Total length 87 cm including blade 70 cm.

    New

    310,00 €

    Out of stock


  • English cavalry sabre, WW1, 1908 type, so called "Patton"


    After the Mle 1899 saber, too large and heavy for the cavalry, came the Model 1908, first developed for the American cavalry by a certain Patton, who would have an extraordinary destiny, including a major role in the evolution of the Second World War.
    With a very futuristic appearance for the time, it was almost never used; loading machine guns from horseback did not produce very satisfactory results.
    The scabbard is heavily oxidized, with a visible hole and missing splints, but the markings are clearly visible on the heel.
    The hilt is in good condition with its original green paint.
    Emblematic of the innovative weapons of the "Great War" in their design.
    Total length: 110 cm



    New

    270,00 €

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  • Medieval-style sword. Good old blade. Viollet-le-Duc period?

    At first glance, you might think, "Well, this looks like a medieval sword."
    Looking through the documentation, it doesn't exactly match any model from this period.
    The blade, however, is a good old blade (still very sharp), as used on strong swords in the 17th and 18th centuries.
    It is therefore likely a remounting of a good blade, on a re-creation from the second half of the 19th century, which is not uninteresting from a collection point of view.
    Total length 102 cm, including a blade length of 88 cm. Blade and guard heavily oxidized. Without scabbard. Uncommon.
    Approximately 4,000 medieval swords have survived. The probability of finding an authentic one is very low... In the meantime...

    New

    292,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Glaive de sapeur de la garde constitutionelle

    GLAIVE DE LA GARDE CONSTITUTIONNELLE DU ROI.
    Constitutional Monarchy, 1791-1792.
    Extremely rare, authentic, and REALLY period piece.
    We are selling this sword for what it is: a fine copy, with a particularly impressive blade.
    In a collection, this item would stand out.

    Cast brass mount chiseled in the shape of a rooster's neck and head. H 16 cm.
    Symmetrical flat crossguard highlighted with an engraved fillet.
    Straight blade cut with a saw-like edge for sappers. 505 mm long by 50 mm at the heel.
    Very good condition, slight oxidation on the blade.

    New

    520,00 €

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  • Sabre french infantry officer 1882 type, initials on pommel, with swordknot

    Sabre for French infantry officers of first world war.
    Made by Balp (signed B F for Balp et Fils)
    100 cm, good condition, need a cleaning.
    Sold only in EEC, or ask for real shipping price for other countries.

    New

    220,00 €

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  • Swordknot for senior officer with gold pompon, in its original box.

    2 nd empire and 3 rd republic.
    Acorn a bit oxydized. Except this good condition

    New

    72,00 €

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  • Very beautiful senior officer's swordknots, attribution unknown, circa 1900

    In the production of the David companys, there were supplies intended for numerous armies spread across the planet.
    Sometimes we managed to clearly identify the army for which these supplies were intended....Sometimes not.
    Here are some beautiful swordknots that would love nothing more than to adorn the sabers or swords of senior officers.

    72,00 €

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  • Swordknots from different countries, only one per type, price per unit

    Petit assortiment de dragonnes qui étaient proposées par les Ets David.
    Nous n'avons pas réussi à identifier à quelles armes elles étaient assorties, de quels pays elles provenaient.
    Si vous avez le sabre ou l'épée qui va avec sans sa dragonne, tant mieux pour vous.
    Très décoratif pour du spectacle aussi.

    New

    55,00 €

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  • Sabre for officer of "garde nationale", Louis Philippe period, same guard as briquets de la Garde Impériale

    Historical and original piece.
    Military personnel are keen on tradition and like to revive the glorious past of their ancestors. This is how weapons belonging to prestigious corps found themselves recycled or reproduced decades after their abandonment as standard weapons.
    Here's a good example: this briquet saber of the foot grenadier of the Imperial Guard, reused under Louis Philippe, notably by the National Guard.
    The object is over 170 years old, which gives it a beautiful patina. The blade is shorter than that of the Empire briquet, measuring 67 cm for a total length of 80 cm.
    It is pleasantly decorated with floral motif engravings
    The scabbard is also period-correct.

    485,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Cutlass, french type 1833. With NEW scabbard

    Regulation type 1833. 665 mm, engraved with an anchor on 2 sides, original polish of beginning of blade, made almost 200 years ago.
    Engraved indication " "Manufacture Royale de Chatelleraut, aout 1838". Stamps.
    You will enjoy a cleaning of tne blade.
    New leather scabbard with brass accessories.

    570,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Copper black powder flasks, probably from the 1960s/1970s “1851 NAVY” 3rd model.

    Two identical sides, one of the pears is complete with its two suspension wishbones, the other is not... Different prices.
    These are most likely Italian copies, made in the 1960s and 1970s, when anything related to Westerns was prized.
    We won't risk selling this pear to you as a vintage item... If that's the case, good for you!
    Height 20 cm, maximum width 9 cm.

    From 37,00 €

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  • US Zouave brass black powder flask for .58 caliber. Probably Italian made in the 1960s/1970s.

    "POIRE A POUDRE A SYMBOLE MACONNIQUE - US - 1837-1845 -ENTREE DU " MICHIGAN " DANS L'UNION"
    Poire à poudre portant symbole maçonnique , période de 1837 à 1845 , pour l'entrée de l'état du " Michigan" dans l'union , symbolisée par la 26 eme étoiles entourant le soleil rayonnant et les mains enlacés au signe de reconnaissance maçonnique .
    Poire précédant la guerre de seccession ( 1861-1865 )aux USA.
    Sur le haut , un aigle derrière un écu , perché sur des flêches et un rameau d'olivier .
    En bas , un écu portant la mention US en son centre , sur trophées d'armes ,canons, casque , drapeaux , instruments .
    Deux anneaux de forme triangulaire (delta ) pour l'attache de la suspente de la poire.
    Le Ressort de bouche fonctionne .
    Matière : Laiton
    Hauteur : 23 cm
    Largeur : 10 cm
    Epaisseur : 5 cm
    Poids : 210 grs
    Belle pièce pour un F:. pendant cette période de la création et entrée dans l'union des Etats Unis.
    Bel état de conservation et d'usage , voir détails sur les photos.

    78,00 €

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  • Savoie. Royal artillerie corp officer sabre 1819 type

    Nice engraved blade "Nizza 1826".
    In 1826, Nice is not yet french and still attached to Savoie.
    Total length 93 cm, blade 80 cm.
    Scabbard is teared but protected blade well.
    Rare

    Discounts

    670,00 €

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  • English sabre for staff officer, 1861 type

    Nice brass handle,nice blade. Global good condition.
    96 cm

    Discounts

    360,00 €

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  • Lot of 2 mounted artillry sabre, trooper, 1829 type. Transformed in a "looking like" oriental sabre by suppressing part of guard

    1829 type. We found 2 of them with partly cut branch of guard.
    Maybe it was done for a use as oriental sabre?
    All parts are original

    Blade (81,2 cm),
    On one blade, texte is unreadable, and end of blade is slightly oxydized in its last part.
    On the other one text on blade is perfectly readable, but last 4 cm are very oxydized.

    No Scabbard.

    Discounts

    340,00 €

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  • Heavy cavalry sabre for officer. Circa 1900

    Our first impression when we first held this sword was rather negative.
    The leather of the scabbard is very fine, roughly finished, and its trimmings are really thin for a military weapon, we were leaning towards a good piece, equipped with a totally adequate scabbard. Except that this saber is equipped with a rush blade, not common, and that the cover is of a specific model to allow the passage of such a blade.
    After all, it has been a long time since the sabers that equip our military no longer have any combat function.
    This saber is therefore probably a so-called "commercial" model which was originally equipped with a light scabbard, the leather of which has been redone.
    The saber and scabbard assembly weighs only 853 grams. Its total length is 100 cm.
    Beautiful chiseled bronze handle, very pleasing to see. Uncommon

    Discounts

    320,00 €

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  • Sword for artistical fencing

    Unusual type of sword for artistical fencing.
    Handle is particularly elaborate, the cup to protect the hands is of a model never encountered before, in a somewhat Art Deco style.
    The blade is indeed a good fencing blade, designed for combat...but old, which means that it can last 10 years or break from the first touches, so we cannot guarantee it.
    Two copies on sale.

    160,00 €

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  • UK. XIXth century. Light cavalry sabre, 1821 type .

    Steel guard. Straight blade with half-engraved hollow side.
    Grip covered with stingray.
    Wooden scabbard covered with leather (missing in the leather), specific to colonial troops.
    Part of leather swordknot. Made in London.
    Length 104.5 cm including blade 88.5 cm

    245,00 €

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  • Swordknot for senior officer. Grande tenue. Old production. In its old box. Price by one

    2 nd empire and 3rd republic.
    Made some decades ago by David Company.
    Not absolutely perfect, sold as they are on pictures.

    85,00 €

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  • Swordknot for senior officer with shiny gold pompon. Old production

    2 nd empire and 3rd republic.
    Made some decades ago.

    77,00 €

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  • Holster for Revolver, 1892 type, with thin belt, made by David Freres. Made more than 100 years ago, as new.

    Made by David Freres, company active between 1848 and end of 1950's.
    We bought all remaining stock that was stored in an attic.
    Limited stock. Thin belt is extremely rare!

    Discounts

    165,00 €

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  • Sword for staff officer of Marine. Consulat

    Vendémiaire an XII, type.

    Anchor designs a marine sword.
    You can also recognize Nepune. Helmet of pommel is covered by fish scales.
    Nice sword, nice condition, rare.
    Total length 99 cm, blade 83 cm

    New

    390,00 €

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  • Sabre for rifleman, 1827 type, no scabbard

    96 cm. Good condition.
    PRECEDENT PRICE: 320 €!

    Discounts

    270,00 €

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  • 118,00 €

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  • 99,00 €

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  • French sword walloon for cavalry of 1679

    Strong Walloon cavalry sword known as "de 1679" or "De Louvois".
    Double grille bridge missing. Jean Knecht blade

    Discounts

    530,00 €

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  • Bresilian sabre

    For cavalry or marine?
    Bronze grip!
    Good condition, circa 1900

    250,00 €

    Out of stock


  • Box to offer short sabres

    Caution, not thick enough to put briquet of 1st Empire for instance.

    Outer length 785 mm , outer width 165 mm, outer thickness 40 mm.
    Only one in black and one in green.

    47,00 €

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  • Sword for toreador so called "estoque de matador" + 2 swords for decoration.

    Sword for toreador is curved to reach easier heart of bull and kill him quickly.
    95 cm long.
    Other swords are made only for decoration, blade are engraved. Length 99 and 101 cm.
    All need a cleaning.

    Discounts

    89,00 €

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  • Non regulation type sabre for officers. Made by Backes 1914

    Made by établissements Backes, 1 rue Elzevir in Paris.
    Officers could buy in private cvompanies special sabres, not as regulation type.
    This one is a mix of sabre for generals and 1882 regulation type for infantry.
    Some hits on scabbard. Except this, good condition.
    Length 105 cm.

    260,00 €

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  • Sword for senior officers of health services. regulation type 15/11/1837 and 07/05/1838. Sample 2

    PRECEDENT PRICE: 230 €!
    Described in tome III of "Des sabres et des épées" byr Michel Petard...Sold by Empirecostume.
    Nice condition.
    Total length 97 cm, blade 82 cm.

    Lame poinçonnée au talon. Filigrane d'aspect cuivreux. Contre clavier mobile au moyen d'une bille, bien présente et fonctionnelle.
    Bel état.
    Habituellement les épées du service de santé arborent le caducée, symbole de la médecine.
    Les épées de cette période font exception.

    Discounts

    180,00 €

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  • Sabre from ex DDR with belt DDR

    Inspired from sabres used in german army for decades, but with symbol of East Germany.
    Some scratches on scabbard, except this, good condition.
    We add a belt from DDR also, very good condition

    230,00 €

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  • Flask for lead balls, mid 19 th century

    Thick leather ended by a dosing system
    Length 23 cm

    90,00 €

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  • USA. Free mason. Sword of Knight of Columbus

    90 cm long.
    Head of Christopher Columbus on pommel.
    Numerous inscriptions and chiselings.
    Global good condition

    310,00 €

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  • USA. Free mason. Handle with american eagle

    88 cm long.
    Wood is cracked. Blade is grey but could be cleaned.

    230,00 €

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  • 99,00 €

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  • 80,00 €

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