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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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WW2 ITHACA MODEL 1911-A1 .45 PISTOL
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 ITHACA MODEL 1911-A1 .45 PISTOL
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$1,3509 Bids
Japanese WWII Katana Sword
Jun 10, 9:30 AM EDT
Japanese WWII Katana Sword
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$3759 Bids
WWII JAPANESE TYPE 95 NCO SHIN GUNTO KATANA WW2
Jun 24, 10:00 AM EDT
WWII JAPANESE TYPE 95 NCO SHIN GUNTO KATANA WW2
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $600- $800
$4257 Bids
WW2 ITHACA MODEL 1911-A1 .45 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 ITHACA MODEL 1911-A1 .45 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$8756 Bids
WWII Legitimus Collins & Co. Machete
Jun 10, 9:30 AM EDT
WWII Legitimus Collins & Co. Machete
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$505 Bids
WW2 Italian 1870 pattern knife bayonet
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 Italian 1870 pattern knife bayonet
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD100- AUD200
AUD1005 Bids
WW2 Japanese Army Type 95 NCO’s sword, with matching numbered scabbard
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 Japanese Army Type 95 NCO’s sword, with matching numbered scabbard
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD600- AUD900
AUD5005 Bids
US WWII M1 Garand Bayonet
Jun 10, 9:30 AM EDT
US WWII M1 Garand Bayonet
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$504 Bids
WW2 CORRECT SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI AUTO RIFLE
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 CORRECT SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI AUTO RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $1,200- $1,800
$9254 Bids
WW2 AUSTRALIAN LITHGOW NO.1 MK III LEE ENFIELD
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 AUSTRALIAN LITHGOW NO.1 MK III LEE ENFIELD
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$2604 Bids
WW2 Imperial Japanese naval dirk with gilt fittings and ray skin scabbard
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 Imperial Japanese naval dirk with gilt fittings and ray skin scabbard
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD500- AUD800
AUD4504 Bids
WW2 ITALIAN MODEL 1941 CARCANO BOLT ACTION RIFLE
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 ITALIAN MODEL 1941 CARCANO BOLT ACTION RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$2203 Bids
WW2 REFURB EDDYSTONE 1917 ENFIELD
Jun 11, 10:00 AM EDT
WW2 REFURB EDDYSTONE 1917 ENFIELD
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $600- $800
$4003 Bids
French WWII Gras Bayonet St Etienne Scabbard
Jun 10, 10:00 AM MST
French WWII Gras Bayonet St Etienne Scabbard
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$503 Bids
WW2 British/Australian No/ 36 Mills grenade Patent Die Castings Co Ltd. Greenford, Middlesex.
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 British/Australian No/ 36 Mills grenade Patent Die Castings Co Ltd. Greenford, Middlesex.
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD100- AUD120
AUD603 Bids
WW2 1907 British style Chinese’ Zhong Zheng Shi’ sword bayonets for 8mm Mauser (2)
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 1907 British style Chinese’ Zhong Zheng Shi’ sword bayonets for 8mm Mauser (2)
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD100- AUD150
AUD503 Bids
WW2 British India SMLE 303 Rifle bayonets No1 MKII (2)
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 British India SMLE 303 Rifle bayonets No1 MKII (2)
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD100- AUD120
AUD503 Bids
WW2 Vichy French combat knife & scabbard by Sabatier
Jun 25, 9:00 AM AWST
WW2 Vichy French combat knife & scabbard by Sabatier
by JB Military Antiques
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD1003 Bids
India WWII Era Kukri Gurkha Fighting Knife
Jun 10, 10:00 AM MST
India WWII Era Kukri Gurkha Fighting Knife
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$203 Bids
WWII US NAVY PARKERIZED WINCHESTER 12 TRENCH GUN
Jun 21, 9:00 AM EDT
WWII US NAVY PARKERIZED WINCHESTER 12 TRENCH GUN
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $9,000- $15,000
$2,3002 Bids
US Model 1816 Socket Bayonet
Jun 10, 9:30 AM EDT
US Model 1816 Socket Bayonet
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$502 Bids
Russian WWII Cossack sword dated 1841, no scabbard
Jun 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Russian WWII Cossack sword dated 1841, no scabbard
by Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $0- $0
$52 Bids
USMC FIGHTING KNIFE
Jun 15, 10:00 AM EDT
USMC FIGHTING KNIFE
by Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Est: $100- $150
$502 Bids
Japanese WWII Type 30-B Bayonet
Jun 10, 9:30 AM EDT
Japanese WWII Type 30-B Bayonet
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$402 Bids

Sellers Who Sell World War II Weapons


Milestone Auctions

Milestone Auctions

JB Military Antiques

JB Military Antiques

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC