Antique Long Guns
U.S. Military Antique Long Guns
Gwyn & Campbell Type II Carbine .52 caliber (AL9710) DTX
$2,895.00Serial No. 2264, circa 1863-1864, .52 caliber, 20” round barrel. Metal has turned to a brown patina with scattered surface oxidations noted. Traces ...Add to cartBlanket Gun Used To Shoot Crazy Horse .69 Caliber (AH8052)
Original price was: $14,995.00.$11,500.00Current price is: $11,500.00.NSN .69 caliber 6.75” round barrel Virginia Manufactory Model 1816 converted to percussion Blanket gun that was used to shoot Crazy Horse in the f...Add to cartUS Model 1840 Percussion Musket by Springfield .69 caliber (AL10150)
$1,095.00NSN, made in 1842, .69 caliber, 33” cut down barrel. US flintlock musket converted to percussion. Lock is dated 1842 and tang is dated 1843. Barrel ...Add to cartU.S. Joslyn Model 1864 saddle ring carbine (AL7594)
$3,750.00Serial number 10903 .52 caliber with a 22" barrel manufactured in 1864 Joslyn Saddle ring carbine in very good overall condition. Finish is a smooth d...Add to cartVery scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Musket (AL5180)
$4,975.00Very scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Musket from the famed Western Cartridge Company collection. 30,421 were manufactured circa 1840 to 1...Add to cartAmes U.S. Navy Jenks “Mule Ear” Carbine (AL6940)
$3,995.00The N.P. Ames company of Springfield, MA, manufactured approx. 4,250 Jenks carbines for the U.S. Navy between 1843 and 1846. This is a standard config...Add to cartGorgeous Model 1817 Flintlock “Common Rifle” By Nathan Starr & Son .54 caliber (AL0116)
$12,500.00NSN, made in 1840, .54 caliber, 36” round rifled barrel. Barrel has 95% original “Tobacco” brown finish with light surface marks visible, barrel...Add to cartU.S. Springfield Model 1892 Type II .30-40 Krag (AL7867)
$5,500.00Serial No. 11724, chambered in .30-40 krag, manufactured in 1895 with early bayonet and scabbard dated 1894. Overall good condition with scattered oxi...Add to cartU.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor carbine .45-70 9th CAV. MARKED (AL10082) CONSIGNMENT
$11,500.00Serial No. 75452, made in 1877, .45-70, 22" round barrel. Bore has light frosting visible in the grooves otherwise remains shiny with strong rifling. ...Add to cartU.S. Springfield Model 1875 Type III Officers rifle .45-70 (AL10079) CONSIGNMENT
$18,000.00NSN, made in 1881, .45-70, 26" round barrel marked with "V/P/Eagle" Bore is bright with some scattered areas of light surface frosting visible, riflin...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.
