Antique American black powder collector's firearms from the Old West

Antique Firearms for Collectors of the Wild West / Western

In this Antique Firearms for Collectors section, you will find our selection of vintage black powder firearms from the Western era: handguns and rifles from the most prestigious brands, such as Colt, Remington, Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Marlin, and more.

The 19th-century black powder firearm from the Wild West / Western is the object that most symbolizes the conquest and development of the United States and its adventurous spirit. The names Colt, Winchester, Peacemaker, and many others are deeply ingrained in our collective memory.

Why choose an American antique firearm for your collection?

These authentic black powder firearms also reflect an era when the object, beyond its practical and technical aspects, possessed an artistic dimension. Here you will find models of collectible revolvers or long guns, rifles finely engraved by hand or crafted using precious materials such as ivory, mother-of-pearl, silver, and even gold. This represents an industrial and artisanal dimension of the past, with the United States playing a dominant role.

As certified gunsmiths, we offer you these 19th-century Western collectible firearms, historical pieces that we have selected with the utmost care.

Authentic collectible firearms from the Wild West

These collectible firearms are classified as Category D (available for sale to adults) or Category C (available for sale to individuals holding a shooting license or hunting permit). Details regarding their acquisition are outlined in our general terms and conditions of sale.

We have specifically selected collectible firearms from American history that represent two important historical periods: weapons from the Civil War and weapons from the conquest of the West. Our black powder collectible firearms are presented in their original, as-acquired condition, with only minor cosmetic enhancements. We place great importance on preserving these historic American firearms in their original state, without any alterations.

Antique Black Powder Firearms

These collectible firearms from American history, predating the post-Civil War era, are generally percussion-fired, and later, either percussion-fired or metallic cartridge-fired. As in the past, the metallic cartridge for black powder offers undeniable practicality.

As gunsmiths passionate about this period and possessing recognized expertise, we are always on the lookout for the most interesting and exceptional antique American black powder firearms to offer you. We can also acquire individual pieces or entire collections; please feel free to contact us.

Each antique firearm deserves a chapter, if not an entire book, which, unfortunately, we cannot do here. However, we strive to present our black powder revolvers and long guns in the most pleasant and transparent way possible.

Wild West Gun Store also offers cartridges for collectible firearms.

Antique Firearms

Colt DA Model 1878/1902 “Alaskan” Mirror bore Cal.45 – US Army

Savage 1899 Carbine, 20″ Mirror-Finish Barrel, .30-30 Caliber, Beautiful Untouched Finish

Rare Late Winchester Mirror-Finish Barrel 12/70 Gauge Takedown

Winchester 1873 Round Barrel Caliber .44-40 Rifle Manufactured in 1882

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver – Original Nickel Plating

Remington New Model Army Conversion .44 Rimfire Collector’s Revolver

Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 (1878 Version), .45-70 Caliber, Mirror-Bore Barrel

Extremely Rare Colt SAA “Smokeless Frame” with Original Case Hardening and Mint-Condition .32-20 Barrel – Includes Colt Archive Letter

Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Revolver (4th Model) and Original Box

Classic Colt Single Action Army “Six Shooter” – .44-40 Caliber

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Rifle – .30-03 Caliber – Nickel Steel Barrel

Rare Marlin Model 1893 Rifle – Mirror-Bore Barrel – .30-30 Smokeless – Case-Hardened Finish

Winchester Model 1897 Pump-Action Shotgun – 12 Gauge – Fixed Barrel

Colt Single Action Army 1873 Revolver, .38-40 WCF caliber

Collectible Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolver, .38 Caliber, Black Powder

Smith & Wesson Model 1891 Collectible & Target Pistol – 8″ Mirror-Bore Barrel

Collectible Colt Pistol, .38 Caliber with Mirror-Finish Bore, Early 1900 Model

Historical Colt U.S. Army Cavalry Single Action Revolver – Manufactured in 1875 – .45 Colt Caliber

Remington Derringer Model 95 Over-Under .41 Rimfire – Collectible Black Powder Pistol

Smith & Wesson .38 Caliber “New Departure” with Original Box

Rare Early US Cavalry Colt SAA Peacemaker, .45 Caliber, Mint-Bore, Restored

Colt Single Action Army “Smokeless Frame” (1897) .38-40 – Mirror-like Bore

Collectible Sharps Pistol, .30 Caliber, Original Nickel Finish

Historic Colt 1860 – Buffalo Soldiers (9th/10th Cavalry Regiments)

Exceptional Engraved Remington Model 1875, .45 Caliber, 5½-inch Barrel

Untouched Colt Single Action Army “Six Shooter” Western Revolver – .44-40 Caliber

US Army 1862 Colt Army Model 1860 .44 – Matching Numbers

Colt SAA Western Revolver, 4¾” Barrel, .45 Caliber, “Smokeless Frame,” with Colt Archive Letter

Excellent Classic Colt Peacemaker .45 Caliber Single Action Army – 1893 Manufacture

Excellent British Army .36 Caliber Colt 1851 Pistol

Smith & Wesson New Model Russian Revolver, .44 Russian Caliber, Mirror-Finish Bore

Excellent Smith & Wesson DA 4th Model .32 Caliber – Near Mint Condition

Old West Remington Model 1875 .44-40 – Original Nickel Finish

Winchester Slide action Model 1890 Takedown .22 Long

Excellent US Army Issue Colt SAA, .45 Caliber, Mirror-Bore Barrel

Elegant Colt New Pocket DA .32 – Mirror-Finish Barrel – Manufactured 1897

Smith & Wesson .32 Caliber Hammerless Revolver (1st Model)

Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolver, 4th Model, .38 Caliber

Exceptional Engraved Winchester 1895 – Manufactured 1898 – .30-40 Caliber

Prestigious Factory-Engraved Colt 1862 Police Conversion, .38 Caliber

Rare Smith & Wesson .32-44 Target Revolver – Collector’s Piece

Refurbished Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle – Mirror-Finish Bore

Collectible Smith & Wesson Double-Action Revolver, .32 Caliber

Fine Winchester Model 1892 Rifle, .38-40 Caliber – Early Production (1893)

Smith & Wesson No. 3 New Model Revolver – .44 Russian Caliber

Colt New Police Revolver, .32 Caliber – Original Nickel-Plated Version

Rare Colt “New Police” Revolver, .38 Caliber, “Cop and Thug” – Excellent Condition – Original Nickel Finish

Winchester Model 1886 Rifle, .45-70 Caliber – Untouched – 1895 Manufacture

Colt “Smokeless Frame,” No Play, .38-40 Caliber, with Colt Letter

Winchester Model 1876 Centennial .40-60 – Manufactured in 1878

Legendary Colt Lightning Rifle (CLMR) – Excellent Bore – .44-40 Caliber

Collectible Smith & Wesson DA Revolver, .32 Caliber, 1st Model, Mother-of-Pearl Grips

Colt Single Action Army U.S. Army “Artillery” Model – 1874 .45 Colt

Smith & Wesson Double Action Frontier Collector’s Revolver – .44-40 Caliber – Mother-of-Pearl Grips

Remington Model 95 Derringer, .41 RF Caliber, Collectible Black Powder Pistol

Late-Production Colt Lightning CLMR Rifle, .38-40 Caliber

Smith & Wesson Model 1891 Collector’s Pistol – .22 Caliber – 10-inch Barrel

Excellent .44-40 Caliber Colt Single Action Army with Bridgeport Fast Draw System

Colt Single Action Army Western Revolver – 1899 Manufacture – .41 Caliber – “Smokeless Frame”

Savage Rifle – .30-30 Caliber – Mint-Condition Bore – 1927 Manufacture – Takedown – Suitable for Shooting and Collecting

Rare Colt Frontier Single Action Army, .44-40, Mint Bore, Manufactured 1894

Collectible Smith & Wesson Model 1½ First Issue Revolver – Fine Barrel – .32 RF

Collectible Colt Peacemaker SAA Revolver, .45 Caliber, 1881 Manufacture, in Presentation Case

Mint Condition Colt SAA 1880 Frontier – 7½” Barrel – Mirror Bore – .44-40 Caliber – Flawless Restoration

Iconic Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Caliber “Pocket Army” 3rd Model with Holster

Collectible Remington .41 RF Black Powder “Vest Pocket” Deringer Pistol

Winchester Model 1897 Takedown Shotgun 12 Gauge – Manufactured in 1911

1897 Colt Single Action Army Peacemaker Smokeless Frame .45 Colt

Colt Double Action Army Model 1894 U.S. Army Revolver shiny bore

Colt Model 1878 Double-Action Revolver, .44-40 Caliber – Excellent Mechanical Condition

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver, 2nd Model, .45 SW Caliber – Historic Collector’s Firearm

Collectible Starr Model 1863 US Army .44 Caliber Single-Action Black Powder Revolver

Colt New Line Pocket Revolver .30 Caliber – Manufactured in 1875

Colt Peacemaker .45 Caliber – Fully Restored – Mirror-Finish Bore – 1880 Manufacture

Handgun Sharps Model 3 Pepperbox Pistol (.22 Caliber)

Colt 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver (1st Model, .44 RF Caliber, 1872) with Holster

Marlin Model 1893 Takedown Cal. .30-30 Winchester – Lever-Action Rifle in Excellent Condition

Colt Bisley .45 Caliber Single Action Army – Collectible Revolver (1899 Manufacture)

Restored 1883 Colt Single Action Army Peacemaker .45, Mirror Bore