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Pistols

Samuel Colt's perfection of the previously overlooked pistol in the 1840s forever changed the course of firearms development. With the advent of the revolver came the rise of military use and individual ownership of handguns, altering the course of arms development on a global scale.

Thanks to Colt and a number of later pioneers in the firearms industry, especially prolific gun designer John M. Browning, millions of people around the globe succumbed to the lure of the sidearm. The end-of-the-century handgun craze helped grease the gears of industrial production and technological innovation as manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe devised new ways to speed up and standardize production, making handheld weapons more accurate and efficient.

Since the modern design of semi-automatic pistols more than 100 years ago, they have become embedded in the fabric of the United States. Pistols are now as representative of American culture as the universally recognized stars and stripes of Old Glory.

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BERETTA , MODEL Panther/418 , CALIBER:6.35MM Pistol
Feb 16, 10:00 AM MST
BERETTA , MODEL Panther/418 , CALIBER:6.35MM Pistol
by R & R Auction INC
Est: $0- $0
$11011 Bids
Unmarked Antique Flint Lock Pistol
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
Unmarked Antique Flint Lock Pistol
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$12510 Bids
Sherwood of London – Pair of Pocket Pistols
Feb 13, 10:00 AM EST
Sherwood of London – Pair of Pocket Pistols
by New England Auctions
Est: $500- $1,000
$6509 Bids
REPRODUCTION HIGHLAND FLINTLOCK PISTOL
Feb 23, 11:00 AM EST
REPRODUCTION HIGHLAND FLINTLOCK PISTOL
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $300- $500
$2258 Bids
(X) Browning Medalist .22 LR Pistol
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(X) Browning Medalist .22 LR Pistol
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$5507 Bids
Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $100- $200
$2006 Bids
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Glock 36 .45 Automatic with 2 clips
Feb 13, 6:00 PM EST
Glock 36 .45 Automatic with 2 clips
by Heritage Antiques & Auction
Est: $350- $600
$1905 Bids
Tower Flintlock Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM EST
Tower Flintlock Pistol
by New England Auctions
Est: $800- $1,500
$6505 Bids
Brass Barrel English Flintlock Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
Brass Barrel English Flintlock Pistol
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $500- $800
$5004 Bids
18TH C TURKISH WOODEN SILVER PISTOL W GOLD INLAY
Feb 23, 10:00 AM EST
18TH C TURKISH WOODEN SILVER PISTOL W GOLD INLAY
by Antique Arena Inc
Est: $100- $150
$1504 Bids
CANIK SFX RIVAL-S 9MM ALL STEEL OPTIC READY PISTOL
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
CANIK SFX RIVAL-S 9MM ALL STEEL OPTIC READY PISTOL
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $650- $800
$4254 Bids
(X) Rossi Double Barrel .22 cal. Pistol
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(X) Rossi Double Barrel .22 cal. Pistol
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$503 Bids
BLACK POWDER PISTOL & ANTIQUE BRASS BINOCULARS
Feb 13, 2:00 PM EST
BLACK POWDER PISTOL & ANTIQUE BRASS BINOCULARS
by Westport Auction
Est: $50- $10,000
$903 Bids
Large Caliber English Civilian Flintlock Horse Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
Large Caliber English Civilian Flintlock Horse Pistol
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $300- $500
$3753 Bids
A flintlock pistol
Feb 14, 2:00 PM CET
A flintlock pistol
by Czerny's International Auction House
Est: €100- €200
€1003 Bids
A morlach flintlock pistol
Feb 14, 2:00 PM CET
A morlach flintlock pistol
by Czerny's International Auction House
Est: €100- €200
€1003 Bids
CANIK TP9SFX 9MM SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL W CASE
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
CANIK TP9SFX 9MM SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL W CASE
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $400- $500
$3103 Bids
Chinese "Shansei Arsenal" Pattern .45 ACP Broomhandle Pistol
Feb 23, 9:00 AM CST
Chinese "Shansei Arsenal" Pattern .45 ACP Broomhandle Pistol
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,800- $2,750
$1,6002 Bids
Two Military Contract German Luger Semi-Automatic Pistols
Feb 23, 9:00 AM CST
Two Military Contract German Luger Semi-Automatic Pistols
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,400- $2,250
$1,2002 Bids
PRESENTATION CASED PAIR OVER UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOLS .36 CAL 2” 1850S ANTIQUE
Mar 01, 9:00 AM MST
PRESENTATION CASED PAIR OVER UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOLS .36 CAL 2” 1850S ANTIQUE
by Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Est: $1,000- $2,500
$5502 Bids
Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols
Feb 22, 9:00 AM CST
Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,000- $1,500
$9002 Bids
Albanian Rattail Miquelet Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
Albanian Rattail Miquelet Pistol
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $200- $400
$1752 Bids
Percussion Pistol
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
Percussion Pistol
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $200- $400
$1752 Bids
ENGRAVED GLOCK 17 GEN 4 9MM SEMI AUTO PISTOL NIB
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
ENGRAVED GLOCK 17 GEN 4 9MM SEMI AUTO PISTOL NIB
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $400- $550
$1102 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Pistols


Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company

Czerny's International Auction House

Czerny's International Auction House

Holts Auctioneers

Holts Auctioneers