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World War II Weapons

World War II saw the dawn of several different forms of military technology including rifles, bombs, tanks, planes, and eventually nuclear arms. The infantry soldier in World War II was most commonly armed with a full sized battle rifle and some form of fighting knife. Few soldiers carried handguns. Many World War II weapons are available for civilian sales due to their limited firing capabilities.

The Mosin Nagant, Short Magazine Lee Enfield, the Kar98, and the M1 Garand are the three main rifles of World War II and all are highly collectible. The M1911 pistol, the Russian Nagant revolver, and the Walther P08 are the three main handguns that are associated with the war and are rarer than the rifles. Other items include issued bayonets, fighting knives, and ornamental knives issued and carried by the Germans.


Quick Facts

  • John Moses Browning designed several weapons used in World War II, including the M1911 handgun, the M1897 shotgun, the M2 machine gun, M1918 BAR, and the M1919 Machine gun
  • The Kar98K fired a 7.92mm round, the largest round used by an infantry rifle in World War II
  • The daggers carried by German soldiers were often the most valued trophies for American G.I.s, valued almost as much as a Luger pistol

Recommended Items at Auction

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Named WWII Era Randall Model 1 6in All Purpose Fighter w/ H.H. Heiser Sheath
May 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Named WWII Era Randall Model 1 6in All Purpose Fighter w/ H.H. Heiser Sheath
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$42513 Bids
WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$42512 Bids
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U.S. WWII SPORTERIZED REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 .30-06 BOLT ACTION RIFLE
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
U.S. WWII SPORTERIZED REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 .30-06 BOLT ACTION RIFLE
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$22012 Bids
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1943 US WWII IBM CORP. M1 CARBINE .30 CAL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
1943 US WWII IBM CORP. M1 CARBINE .30 CAL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$88012 Bids
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WWII MAUSER "BYF/43" CODE P.38 9MM SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
WWII MAUSER "BYF/43" CODE P.38 9MM SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$64011 Bids
WWII U.S. Case Stiletto Fighting Knife w/Sheath
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII U.S. Case Stiletto Fighting Knife w/Sheath
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$59 Bids
WWII CMP Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
WWII CMP Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$4009 Bids
WW2 US OSS DROP KNIFE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES
May 24, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 US OSS DROP KNIFE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$3009 Bids
Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword With Sheath
May 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword With Sheath
by Appalachian Trading Post & Auction Company
Est: $0- $0
$2008 Bids
WWII Italian M38 Folding Bayonet w/Scabbard
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII Italian M38 Folding Bayonet w/Scabbard
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$1807 Bids
WWII USM3 Case Trench Knife w/USM6 Leather Sheath Dated 1943
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII USM3 Case Trench Knife w/USM6 Leather Sheath Dated 1943
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$2007 Bids
Original WW2 Japanese NCO Samurai Sword Katana
May 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Original WW2 Japanese NCO Samurai Sword Katana
by Appalachian Trading Post & Auction Company
Est: $0- $0
$1507 Bids
WWII USMC Ka-Bar Fighting Knife w/ Sheath
May 16, 10:00 AM CDT
WWII USMC Ka-Bar Fighting Knife w/ Sheath
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$806 Bids
WWII Japanese Type 96 and 99 Machine Gun Scope and Case
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII Japanese Type 96 and 99 Machine Gun Scope and Case
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$706 Bids
WWII Japanese Knee Mortar Round
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII Japanese Knee Mortar Round
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$1406 Bids
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WWII WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS M1 CARBINE .30 CAL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
WWII WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS M1 CARBINE .30 CAL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$6806 Bids
Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword With Sheath
May 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword With Sheath
by Appalachian Trading Post & Auction Company
Est: $0- $0
$1255 Bids
WWII U.S. Pal M1 Garand Bayonet Dated 1942 w/Scabbard Marked U.S.N. MK1
May 18, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII U.S. Pal M1 Garand Bayonet Dated 1942 w/Scabbard Marked U.S.N. MK1
by Redding Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$1304 Bids
WWII 1943 Mauser-Werke P.38 9mm Semi Auto Pistol
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
WWII 1943 Mauser-Werke P.38 9mm Semi Auto Pistol
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$2754 Bids
Unusual Japanese WWII Naval Officers Katana Navy Sword
Jun 14, 12:00 PM EDT
Unusual Japanese WWII Naval Officers Katana Navy Sword
by ZevAntiques
Est: $100- $5,000
$1504 Bids
WWII M23 Danish Model 1923 Grenade INERT
May 18, 10:00 AM MST
WWII M23 Danish Model 1923 Grenade INERT
by R & R Auction INC
Est: $0- $0
$254 Bids
WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka 7.7 x 58mm Bolt Action Rifle
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka 7.7 x 58mm Bolt Action Rifle
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$604 Bids

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