Militaria French – Antiquefirearms https://antiquefirearms.com Quality US and European antique firearms, swords and militaria. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:27:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://antiquefirearms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-favicon-64x64.jpg Militaria French – Antiquefirearms https://antiquefirearms.com 32 32 527 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE CUIRASSIER CUIRASS BREAST PLATE ARMOR https://antiquefirearms.com/product/527-rare-french-napoleonic-1st-empire-cuirassier-cuirass-breast-plate-armor/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:45:55 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=10816 527 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE CUIRASSIER CUIRASS BREAST PLATE ARMOR:

In good to very good general condition. 15 inch high and 13 ½ inch wide. Front plate only. Absolutely authentic. A few unusual round and rectangular holes present in the upper section (see photos). Very good metal bearing a pleasant age patina on front side. Heavy brown age patina inside. No visible markings. A rare and desirable Napoleonic heavy cavalry cuirass! Free shipping.

]]> 526 – FRENCH GRAS MODEL 1874 RIFLE INSTRUCTION HANDKERCHIEF https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-gras-model-1874-rifle-instruction-handkerchief/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:31:42 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=10355 526 – FRENCH GRAS MODEL 1874 RIFLE INSTRUCTION HANDKERCHIEF:

In excellent used condition. 1980’s French made reproduction. 30 ½ inch wide X 29 inch high. Nice! Free shipping.

 

]]> 525 – RARE FRENCH EARLY 19th CENTURY NAPOLEONIC COCONUT POWDER FLASK https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-french-early-19th-century-napoleonic-coconut-powder-flask/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:03:10 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=10340 525 – RARE FRENCH EARLY 19th CENTURY NAPOLEONIC COCONUT POWDER FLASK:

In fine original condition. 100 % authentic. About 5 ½ inch overall length. 3 ¾ inch wide. Free of any cracks… Outstanding carving. Nice! Free shipping. 

]]> 515 – FRENCH or CONTUNENTAL 18th CENTURY or EARLIER POWDER FLASK https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-or-contunental-18th-century-or-earlier-powder-flask/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:41:26 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=5103 515 – FRENCH or CONTUNENTAL 18th CENTURY or EARLIER POWDER FLASK:

In fine original condition. 100 % authentic. About 7 ¼ inch overall length. About 2 ½ inch wide at the base. Free of cracks… Entirely brass mounted. No markings. The side loops are of iron with some normal oxidation. A very nice early powder flask! Free shipping.  

 

 

 

 

]]> 519 – FRENCH FAMAS 5.56 RIFLE ORIGINAL SLING https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-famas-5-56-rifle-original-sling/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:51:38 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1222 519 – FRENCH FAMAS 5.56 RIFLE ORIGINAL SLING:

In very good original condition showing some normal field wear. Circa 1980. Free shipping.

 

]]> 508 – NICE FRENCH 19th CENTURY NAVY OFFICER CHAPEAU HAT https://antiquefirearms.com/product/nice-french-19th-century-navy-officer-chapeau-hat/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:51:15 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1221 508 – NICE FRENCH 19th CENTURY NAVY OFFICER CHAPEAU HAT:

In very good original condition showing some normal wear. 17 /14 inch long by 6 ½ inch wide by 6 inch high. Circa 1870. Complete with its tri-color cockade and gilded button with anchor. Original red silk liner with leather sweat band with some minor loose stitching. Faint and illegible maker’s stamp on sweat band. A scarce and attractive French Naval chapeau! Free shipping.

 

]]> 512 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2ND EMPIRE LEGION OF HONOR METAL BOX https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-french-napoleonic-2nd-empire-legion-of-honor-metal-box/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:50:37 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1220 512 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2ND EMPIRE LEGION OF HONOR METAL BOX: 

In very good to fine original condition. Absolutely authentic. 4 ½ inches long by 2 1/8th in wide. The inside is nicely lined with silk and velvet with the name and address of the maker in Paris in gold letters. A nice box designed to hold a full sized Napoleon III Legion of Honor medal! Free shipping.

]]> 517 – FRENCH INDOCHINA ERA MODEL 1851 COMBAT HELMET https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-indochina-era-model-1851-combat-helmet/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:50:09 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1219 517 – FRENCH INDOCHINA ERA MODEL 1851 COMBAT HELMET: In very good original condition showing normal wear. 1953 dated liner and 1956 for the main shell. The liner is definitely Indochina era and shows use… A nice set! Free shipping.

]]> 514 – NICE & OLD NAPOLEON in ST HELENE PAINTING ETCHING https://antiquefirearms.com/product/nice-old-napoleon-in-st-helene-painting-etching/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:49:46 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1218 514 – NICE & OLD NAPOLEON in ST-HELENE PAINTING ETCHING: 

In very good original condition showing genuine age. Signed in cursive by artist on lower right corner (See photos). Comes in a beautiful, old, 13 inch wide by 15 ¼ inch long frame showing some losses to the surface area (See photos). A very attractive Napoleon image! Free shipping.

]]> 510 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE OFFICER GORGET https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-french-napoleonic-1st-empire-officer-gorget/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:49:17 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1217 510 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE OFFICER GORGET:

In very good general condition. Circa 1805. 100% authentic. 5 3/8 inch wide by 3 ¾ inch high. Missing the eagle plate. Back side with nice age patina. A rare gorget! Free shipping.

]]> 523 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2nd EMPIRE FRAMED LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL  https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-napoleonic-2nd-empire-framed-legion-of-honor-medal/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:48:42 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1216 523 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2nd EMPIRE FRAMED LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL: 

The medal is in very good original condition showing a nice age patina and some normal enamel wear. It is 100% authentic. In an old antique frame with worn velvet backing. A classic and legendary French medal ! Free shipping.

]]> 516 -NICE FRENCH ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY TARGET OR HUNTING CROSSBOW https://antiquefirearms.com/product/nice-french-antique-19th-century-target-or-hunting-crossbow/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:48:19 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1215 516 -NICE FRENCH ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY TARGET OR HUNTING CROSSBOW:  In very good general condition with an old repaired crack on the right side of the wrist (see photos). 32 inches long by 31 inches wide. Entirely brass mounted. Very good maker’s markings. Appears to be complete and functional with its original cord and rear sight. A very attractive antique crossbow! Free shipping.

]]> 511 – FRENCH WW1 LEBEL RIFLE AMMO SHOULDER BELT and BAYONET HANGER / FROG https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-ww1-lebel-rifle-ammo-shoulder-belt-and-bayonet-hanger-frog/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:47:49 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1214 511 – FRENCH WW1 LEBEL RIFLE AMMO SHOULDER BELT and BAYONET HANGER / FROG:

In excellent original condition. 100% authentic. No visible markings. Complete and sound. Nice! Free shipping.

]]> 507 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC CHAPEAU or SHAKO OFFICER COCKADE https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-french-napoleonic-chapeau-or-shako-officer-cockade/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:47:25 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1213 507 – RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC CHAPEAU or SHAKO OFFICER COCKADE:

In good original condition and showing some normal wear and loss of color (see photos). 100% authentic. Silver wire for the white circle indicating an officer’s rank. 3 inch diameter. An impossible to find French Napoleonic item! Free shipping. 

]]> 520 – RARE & LARGE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2nd EMPIRE SAPEUR AXE https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-large-french-napoleonic-2nd-empire-sapeur-axe/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:46:51 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1209 520 – RARE & LARGE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 2nd EMPIRE SAPEUR AXE:

In very good original condition. 100% authentic. 37 ½ inch overall length. 12 ¾ inch wide. Very good metal showing some fine oxidation in areas. No visible markings. Very original wood staff retaining its original brass mount. An impressive and desirable French 19th Century axe! Free shipping.

]]> 513 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC ENGINEER SAPEUR BELT BUCKLE https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-napoleonic-engineer-sapeur-belt-buckle/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:46:27 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1212 513 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC ENGINEER SAPEUR BELT BUCKLE:

In very good original condition. Absolutely authentic. Solid brass bearing a pleasing age patina throughout. No particular markings but a number 2588 stamped on the backside. 2 ½ inch wide by 2 ½ inch long. A scarce and attractive early 19th century French buckle! Free shipping.

]]> 524 – BEAUTIFUL FRENCH 18th CENTURY POWDER FLASK https://antiquefirearms.com/product/beautiful-french-18th-century-powder-flask/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:45:35 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1210 524 – BEAUTIFUL FRENCH 18th CENTURY POWDER FLASK:

In fine original condition. 100 % authentic. About 7 inch overall length. 3 ¾ inch wide. Free of cracks… The steel release lever is stuck and does not move. A very nice early powder flask!  Free shipping.

]]> 505 – RARE FRENCH GASTINNE RENETTE or REMINGTON RIFLE HARPOON https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-french-gastinne-renette-or-remington-rifle-harpoon/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:43:23 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1208 505 – RARE FRENCH GASTINNE RENETTE or REMINGTON RIFLE HARPOON: 

In very good general condition. 100% authentic. 14 inch overall length with brass tip. Nice age patina throughout with some fine oxidation in areas. No visible markings. Scarce! Free shipping.

]]> 509 – FRENCH MODEL 1951 HELMET WITH INDOCHINA 1953 DATED LINER https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-model-1951-helmet-with-indochina-1953-dated-liner/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:42:58 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1207 509 – FRENCH MODEL 1951 HELMET WITH INDOCHINA 1953 DATED LINER:

In very good original condition showing obvious field wear. Complete with a 1953 dated liner and a 1956 steel pot. Fine markings. Original sweat band and chin straps. Nice set! Free shipping.

 

 

 

]]> 528 – SCARCE FRENCH FAMAS 5.56 RIFLE PCL MAGAZINE for GRENADE LAUNCHING https://antiquefirearms.com/product/scarce-french-19th-century-door-trap-burglar-alarm-cannon/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:42:30 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1206 528 – SCARCE FRENCH FAMAS 5.56 RIFLE PCL MAGAZINE for GRENADE LAUNCHING:

In fine original condition. 100% authentic. No visible markings. Purpose: Unlike standard magazines that hold live combat ammunition, the PCL magazine is designed exclusively to hold blank launching cartridges (ballistite cartridges) used to propel rifle grenades from the barrel. Free shipping.

 

]]> 522 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE FRAMED St. HELENE MEDAL https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-napoleonic-1st-empire-framed-st-helene-medal/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:42:00 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1204 522 – FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE FRAMED St. HELENE MEDAL:

The medal is in very good original condition showing a nice age patina. It is 100% authentic with its original ribbon. In an old antique frame with velvet backing. A nice and classic medal issued to Napoleon’s Great Army veterans in 1821! Free shipping.

]]> 506 – RARE CASED FRENCH MILITARY MAC 50 LUMINEUX F1 INSTRUCTION PISTOL https://antiquefirearms.com/product/rare-cased-french-military-mac-50-lumineux-f1-instruction-pistol/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:41:33 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1203 506 – RARE CASED FRENCH MILITARY MAC 50 LUMINEUX F1 INSTRUCTION PISTOL:

In fine original condition. The pistol is full size and sits in its original wood case with a few accessories and its 1966 printed original manual. The pistol has not been tested and I cannot tell if it works normally (batteries needed)… A rare non firing French military instruction and training pistol!  Free shipping. 

]]> 521 – FRENCH ORIGINAL WW2 ADRIAN COMBAT HELMET CHIN STRAP https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-original-ww2-adrian-combat-helmet-chin-strap/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:41:08 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1202 521 – FRENCH ORIGINAL WW2 ADRIAN COMBAT HELMET CHIN STRAP: In fine and sound original condition showing some light wear and some oxidation on the buckle. 100% authentic. 21 inch overall length. No markings. An almost impossible to find French helmet part! Free shipping.

]]> 504 – FRENCH NAPOLEON MINIATURE PAINTINGS SET https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-napoleon-miniature-paintings-set/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:40:40 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1205 504 – FRENCH NAPOLEON MINIATURE PAINTINGS SET:

In very good original condition showing some normal age wear. Circa 1900. Lot of 3 varnished images on wood. All 3 are nicely framed and measure about 5 ½ inch X 4 ¼ inch with some size differences. A very nice set! Free shipping.

]]> 518 – SCARCE FRENCH M. 1873 REVOLVER or M. 1874 GRAS RIFLE TOOL KIT SCREWDRIVER https://antiquefirearms.com/product/scarce-french-m-1873-revolver-or-m-1874-gras-rifle-tool-kit-screwdriver/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:29:00 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1175 518 – SCARCE FRENCH M. 1873 REVOLVER or M. 1874 GRAS RIFLE TOOL KIT SCREWDRIVER: In good original condition with metal showing some oxidation mixed with a heavy untouched attic patina. 100% authentic. 3 5/8 inch long. Complete with its original blade and oiler stick accessories inside. The removeable lid being used as an oiler. A scarce French 1870’s firearms accessory! Free shipping.

]]> 502 – FRENCH MAT 49 SUBMACHINE GUN ACCESSORY CLEANING KIT, SLING… https://antiquefirearms.com/product/french-mat-49-submachine-gun-accessory-cleaning-kit-sling/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:28:30 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1174 502 – FRENCH MAT 49 SUBMACHINE GUN ACCESSORY CLEANING KIT, SLING…: 

In excellent original condition. As issued and unopened. Includes an accessory case, a cleaning rod, an oiler, a loading tool, a sling and a manual. Nice! Free shipping.

]]> 503 – NICE FRENCH GENDARME OFFICER BOXED PAIR OF EPAULETTES SHOULDER BOARDS https://antiquefirearms.com/product/nice-french-gendarme-officer-boxed-pair-of-epaulettes-shoulder-boards/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:27:58 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1173 503 – NICE FRENCH GENDARME OFFICER BOXED PAIR OF EPAULETTES SHOULDER BOARDS:

In fine original condition. The box is 9 ½ inches long by 6 ¼ inch wide. The set is complete in its original wrapping paper. Original maker’s label. The shoulder pads are silver with velvet backing. Original silver buttons. A very nice set straight out of the attic! Free shipping.

]]> 501 – NICE FRENCH WW1 ADRIAN MODEL 1915 ARTILLERY HELMET https://antiquefirearms.com/product/nice-french-ww1-adrian-model-1915-artillery-helmet/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:27:29 +0000 https://antiquefirearms.com/?post_type=product&p=1176 501 – NICE FRENCH WW1 ADRIAN MODEL 1915 ARTILLERY HELMET:

In very good plus original condition showing some normal field wear. Shell retaining most of its original blue paint finish. Original RF marked artillery insignia. Complete with its very good and sound leather liner and chin strap. A nice and legendary French WW1 helmet in much better condition than most! Free shipping.

 

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