We’ve written before (extensively) about the value of shopping for military surplus guns. They are often very affordable, occasionally in excellent shape, and moreover, surplus and used are often the only two ways to come by firearms that are no longer manufactured or which are historically valuable gems.

With that said, take a look through our new collection of recently added firearms. Many of these are rare finds.

Some Highlights from Our New Collection

Star Model B

This Star Model B is one of a kind, and one of a unique class of 1911-inspired handguns produced in Spain by Star Bonifacio Echeverria.

The Model B is an old design, produced between the years of 1924 and 1931, and features simple controls similar to the 1911 that it ostensibly mimics (even though it is mechanically different). This one is in very good overall condition and comes with an 8 round mag.

This model is both import and Waffen marked, and one of the best things about it is you won’t need to hunt down any obscure cartridges. It’s chambered in 9mm.

That’s also good news if you like 1911-style handguns, this one will produce lower recoil than a similar model in .45 ACP, too.

Beretta Model 1923

The odd grip angle and interesting (to say the least) ergonomics of this handgun are a dead giveaway that it’s a Beretta Model 1923.

Produced for the Italian Army from 1923 until 1945, these handguns saw wide use in the Second World War.

In addition to the Kingdom of Italy’s use, other users have included Turkey, Argentina, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria.

It’s a unique little pistol and a piece of history chambered in an even more interesting round: the 9mm Glisenti, which is dimensionally identical to its German counterpart, the 9mm Luger, and differs only in the fact that it is loaded with a lighter powder charge.

FN Model 1910

Designed by John Browning, the FN Model 1910 is a cousin of the 1911 in that regard alone.

It’s different in other ways, though. It’s blowback operated, chambered in the much lighter .380 ACP (or .32 ACP) and features a unique operating spring that surrounds the barrel.

Interestingly, these little pistols were in production until as recently as 1983, and calibers can be switched with a simple barrel swap.

FN Model 1906

Looking for something compact and at a bargain of a price? You can get that, plus a little piece of history, in an FN Model 1906.

Also designed by John Browning, the FN Model 1906 (sometimes also referred to as the Model 1905) is a very compact pistol - in the style of a vest pocket pistol - chambered in .25 ACP. It feeds from a 6-round detachable mag.

The .25 ACP’s small dimensions made it perfect for pocket pistols, and since it was a centerfire cartridge, was inherently more reliable than rimfires.

These little pistols have an interesting claim to fame, too - they were used in the Belgian Resistance’s 1943 “Attack on the Twentieth Convoy” in which Belgians attacked and waylaid a Holocaust Train en route to a German concentration camp.

Mauser P08 (Pictured at Top)

Often simply referred to as a “Luger” these Mauser P08 pistols were produced by a variety of manufacturers between 1900 and 1952, including but not limited to Vickers Ltd, Krieghoff, Waffenfabrik, and the aforementioned.

This Mauser is one of the 1935 Production G Series and, like other “Lugers” was a toggle-locked, short-recoil pistol that fed from an 8-round detachable magazine. These and variant Lugers featured widely in the Boxer Rebellion, both World Wars, the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars, and even into Vietnam.

Also like the Star Model B mentioned earlier, it’s chambered in 9mm Luger, as you might expect, so you won’t need to go hunt down oddball cartridges.

This is actually only one of many Luger pistols in this collection. Take a look through them to discover others, many of them in impressively good shape.

Walther PP FG68

This Walther PP Series FG68 in 7.65mm features an alloy frame, and is one of the more contemporary entries into this unique collection of rare firearms.

First developed in 1929, the series is actually still made today, and in addition to this chambering, variants are available in .22LR, .25, .32, and .380 ACP, and even in 9x18 Ultra.

These were some of the first reliable double-action semi-automatic pistols and the design sports a few unique features, including but not limited to a single-stack mag, a double action trigger (of course) and a barrel that doubles as a recoil spring guide rod.

The blowback action pistols in this series also feature a few unique safety-enhancing mechanisms including a loaded chamber indicator and an automatic hammer block.

Looking for Other Military Surplus Guns?

These are only a few of the unique rare and military surplus guns in our collection. To learn more about them, either pay us a visit in Easton, Pennsylvania or take a look through the entire online catalog - and feel free to contact us at 610-250-3960 if you have any questions.