Antique Long Guns
U.S. Military Antique Long Guns
Extremely Rare Springfield 1882 Chaffee-Reese Rifle (AL7181)
Original price was: $4,195.00.$3,500.00Current price is: $3,500.00.Made in 1884. 45-70 caliber with a 28” barrel. This is one of the scarcest US martial long arms with only 753 produced. This gun is in very fine ori...Add to cartCivil War Imported Brazilian Light Model 1857 Minié Rifle (AL5228)
Original price was: $1,850.00.$1,795.00Current price is: $1,795.00.Civil War Imported Brazilian Light Model 1857 Minié Rifle. Overall length is approximately 48”. The 32” round .58 caliber barrel has no visible ...Add to cartVirginia Manufactured 2nd Model Flintlock Musket (AL4668)
Original price was: $6,500.00.$4,500.00Current price is: $4,500.00.Virginia Manufactured 2nd Model Flintlock Musket. Late style. Lock plate is dated 1818. Approximately 14,000 were manufactured. Metal has a brown pati...Add to cartNew England Flintlock Militia Musket-Fowler by A Wright& Co., Poughkeepsie, NY (AL5127)
Original price was: $4,750.00.$2,495.00Current price is: $2,495.00.New England flintlock militia musket-fowler by A Wright& Co., Poughkeepsie, NY. Overall length is approximately 57½”. The 42” round .69 cali...Add to cartU.S. Caswell and Dodge Model 1798 Contract Flintlock Musket .69 Caliber (AL4485)
Original price was: $5,995.00.$3,995.00Current price is: $3,995.00.NSN, circa 1806-1807,.69 caliber, .44.5" round barrel. Overall good condition, Barrel is light grey patina with scattered mottled oxidation visible. T...Add to cartBeautiful Andrew Wurfflein Target Rifle (AL4947)
Original price was: $4,750.00.$4,500.00Current price is: $4,500.00.Beautiful Andrew Wurfflein target rifle. About .42 Caliber, 30” Octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore, which shows only the tiniest bit of li...Add to cartCivil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 .52 RF Carbine (AL5256)
Original price was: $2,550.00.$1,995.00Current price is: $1,995.00.Overall length is approximately 38½”. The 22” round .52 Rimfire caliber barrel has a good bright bore with strong rifling and some pitting in the...Add to cartGrimm Prototype Revolving Rifle (AL7462)
Original price was: $6,995.00.$5,950.00Current price is: $5,950.00.Made circa 1854. 44 caliber with a 26” barrel. This is a very interesting, overbuilt revolving rifle. This gun appears to have been finished in the ...Add to cartU.S. Model 1847 Artillery Musketoon (AL4084)
Original price was: $3,450.00.$2,500.00Current price is: $2,500.00.U.S. Model 1847 Artillery Musketoon. Dated 1851 on lock and 1852 on barrel. This gun is “in the black” and has not been “cleaned”. Wood edges ...Add to cartUnusual Percussion Carbine with Confederate Attribution (AL5221)
Original price was: $3,750.00.$2,495.00Current price is: $2,495.00.Unusual percussion carbine with Confederate attribution. The overall length is approximately 34”. The approximately 18¾” round .70 caliber barrel...Add to cart
U.S. Military Antique Long Guns from America’s Formative Conflicts
Collectors Firearms offers a curated selection of U.S. Military Antique Long Guns representing early government-issued firearms used during critical periods of American military history. These long guns document the progression of military arms development, particularly during the Civil War era. Collectors seeking authentic Civil War firearms value these pieces for their direct association with 19th-century service use, contract manufacturing, and period-correct construction. Each firearm reflects military standards of its time rather than civilian production trends.
Military Production and Service Use
Many antique U.S. military rifles were produced under federal contracts and issued to infantry units across various campaigns. A genuine Civil War musket for sale typically displays correct materials, martial markings, and handling wear consistent with issued service. These firearms illustrate how durability, simplicity, and mass production influenced military firearm design during a time of rapid technological change.
Collector Interest and Historical Context
Demand for U.S. military antique long guns for sale remains strong among collectors who prioritize originality and service authenticity. Differences in manufacturers, production periods, and configurations contribute to collector interest. These long guns are preserved primarily as historical artifacts, valued for accurate representation of military issue firearms rather than modern functionality.
Evaluation and Documentation at Collectors Firearms
Every example of U.S. Military Antique Long Guns offered by Collectors Firearms is reviewed for originality, configuration accuracy, and overall condition. Our listings include detailed descriptions and clear imagery, allowing collectors to assess historical integrity and make informed purchasing decisions.
FAQ’s
What qualifies a firearm as a U.S. military antique long gun?
A U.S. military antique long gun is a government-issued firearm produced for military service, typically featuring martial markings, period materials, and configurations consistent with official U.S. military contracts.
Are Civil War muskets collected for shooting or preservation?
Civil War muskets are primarily collected for historical preservation and display. Collectors Firearms presents them as artifacts reflecting military service rather than firearms intended for regular modern use.
Do antique U.S. military rifles vary by manufacturer?
Yes, antique U.S. military rifles were produced by multiple contractors, resulting in variations in markings, finishes, and construction details. Collectors Firearms documents these differences clearly in listings.
What information is provided with U.S. military antique long guns?
Collectors Firearms provides detailed descriptions, clear photography, and condition notes to help buyers evaluate originality, configuration accuracy, and historical integrity before purchase.
