4 More Great Military Surplus Guns for Sale

In two recent installments, “4 Excellent Military Surplus Rifles,” and “4 More Excellent Military Surplus Guns,” we covered some of the most popular surplus rifles in the industry, from the venerable M1 Garand to the Mauser K98 that was on the other side of the offensive, with some other gems scattered here and there.

We’ve already made the case for the affordability and reliability of surplus guns, so we won’t belabor it any further.

So, with no further ado, here are four more great military surplus guns for sale - guns, not “rifles,” because we have two surprises on this list.

1. Japanese Arisaka Rifles

The Arisaka class is a family of bolt-action repeaters that replaced the Murata rifle beginning in 1897. They were carried and used in a variety of conflicts (including World War I and World War II) until 1961.

Arisaka rifles were produced in a number of variants chambered around multiple different cartridges, but two of the most common pairings are with the Type 30 6.5x50mmSR and the Type 99 7.7x58mm Arisaka rounds.

Named for Colonel Arisaka Nariakira, who designed them, these rifles feature a fixed internal 5-round magazine charged by a stripper clip, along with fixed front and rear sights.

While they’re not particularly common in military surplus collections and ammunition is a bit scarce, they are unique surplus firearms and fairly reliable, another bonus if you can get one at a good price.

2. M91 Carcano

If you know the name “Carcano,” and it isn’t because of the Kingdom of Italy’s military forays, then you probably know it as the rifle that was used in the Kennedy assassination.

Those may be the only headlines that Carcano rifles have ever made, but these are also the rifles that were carried by Royal Italian Troops beginning in 1891 and through the First World War. The rifle was also carried under Fascist Italy and in service until 1981.

The M91 Carcano - M91 for 1891, when they were introduced - is a shorter variant that was intended to be used by cavalry and paratroopers who would benefit from the maneuverability of a shorter rifle.

Today, Carcano rifles are known for their affordability and their reliability, despite the persistent rumors that they can “blow up” when fired (which are largely unsubstantiated).

If you can find one at a good price, you may as well bring it home and restore it. You’ll probably be the only guy at the range with a genuine Carcano.

3. Military Surplus Remington 870 Shotguns

Now for a surprise addendum to this thread of great military surplus guns for sale.

The Remington 870 has been continuously in production since 1950 and has had a lifespan of 72 years, which continues to the present day.

Over 11 million have been produced in a wide range of variants. Though it remains one of the most popular civilian shotguns in the United States it has been adopted for official use by more than 20 countries around the world.

Domestically, many police departments utilize 870P (or police) variants for official duty. These shotguns, with their solid-steel milled receivers and twin action bars, are reliable, hardworking, and exceptionally durable.

They tolerate abuse like few weapons do, and being smoothbores, a few drops and bangs won’t throw off the gun’s zero.

Therefore, if you can get a used 870 in good condition, there’s a good chance it will perform like a new gun.

Given the fact that the 870s are used for everything from bird hunting to big game hunting to clay shooting and self-defense, that’s quite a bargain.

Also, Remington recently discontinued the 870 Express, replacing it with the Fieldmaster. If you can get an official variant from a surplus seller, don’t pass the opportunity. These are some of the best shotguns ever made (many proud owners would tell you “the best”) and they’re very affordable too.

4. Winchester M97 Trench Gun

Another great - but far less contemporary - military surplus scattergun is the Winchester M97 Trench Gun that was widely carried in the hands of American Expeditionary Forces troops along the Western Front in the First World War.

This is the “Trench Broom,” against which Imperial Germany lobbied an official protest, claiming the weapon inflicted “unnecessary cruelty” against German troops.

It was reliable, even after becoming wet, muddy, or dropped, and could be slam-fired: that is, depressing the trigger and cycling the weapon allows it to fire at a much more rapid rate, allowing it to “sweep” trenches, hence the iconic nickname,

The Winchester M97 is an iconic military surplus shotgun if there ever was one, and well-kept models are just as reliable today as they were over 100 years ago.

Parts, Accessories, and Military Surplus Guns for Sale

There you have 12 total great military surplus firearms that have been carried by troops and law enforcement officials in countries all over the globe.

If you’re looking for military surplus guns for sale, parts, or accessories, check here first and get in touch with us at 610-250-3960 if you have any questions.