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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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WWII Japanese Military Sword/ Matching Numbers
Feb 15, 10:00 AM MST
WWII Japanese Military Sword/ Matching Numbers
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$50024 Bids
Remington US Very Pistol MIII WWII Flare Gun
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
Remington US Very Pistol MIII WWII Flare Gun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1259 Bids
Japanese Type 97 WWII Grenade
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
Japanese Type 97 WWII Grenade
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1506 Bids
(4) Fighting Knives, USMC WWII Ka-Bar
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(4) Fighting Knives, USMC WWII Ka-Bar
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1006 Bids
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
Feb 16, 11:00 AM EST
WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$1205 Bids
Russian 1944 WWII Shashka Cossack Saber
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
Russian 1944 WWII Shashka Cossack Saber
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$805 Bids
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machetes
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machetes
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$604 Bids
(6) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(6) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$403 Bids
WW2 Fixed Blade Harry McGrath Fixed Blade knife
Mar 10, 6:00 PM EDT
WW2 Fixed Blade Harry McGrath Fixed Blade knife
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$703 Bids
WWII Bayonet With Scabbard PAL
Mar 01, 9:00 AM EST
WWII Bayonet With Scabbard PAL
by Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Est: $75- $100
$313 Bids
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$503 Bids
WWII US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife w/ M8 Scabbard
Feb 21, 9:30 AM EST
WWII US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife w/ M8 Scabbard
by Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $300- $500
$1753 Bids
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$503 Bids
WWII US M3 TRENCH FIGHTING COMBAT KNIFE
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
WWII US M3 TRENCH FIGHTING COMBAT KNIFE
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $100- $200
$503 Bids
Japan WWII U.S. M8 Bayonet Knife With Sheath
Feb 15, 10:00 AM MST
Japan WWII U.S. M8 Bayonet Knife With Sheath
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$302 Bids
(4) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(4) Military WWII 1940’s Machete’s
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$302 Bids
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machetes
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
(5) Military WWII 1940’s Machetes
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$302 Bids
US WW2 Survival Knife
Mar 10, 6:00 PM EDT
US WW2 Survival Knife
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$402 Bids
DEALERS LOT OF 75+ MILITARY GEAR WWII COLLECTIBLES
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
DEALERS LOT OF 75+ MILITARY GEAR WWII COLLECTIBLES
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $150- $250
$402 Bids
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WWII US CHEMICAL WARFARE SVC M2 FLAMETHROWER WAND
Feb 16, 11:00 AM EST
WWII US CHEMICAL WARFARE SVC M2 FLAMETHROWER WAND
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $1,000- $2,000
$7502 Bids
Good Japanese WWII Police or Prison Guard Sword, Fine Grip.
Feb 15, 12:00 PM EST
Good Japanese WWII Police or Prison Guard Sword, Fine Grip.
by ZevAntiques
Est: $500- $800
$1752 Bids
WWII Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 2 Arisaka Paratrooper Rifle
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
WWII Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 2 Arisaka Paratrooper Rifle
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,300- $1,900
$1,1001 Bid

Sellers Who Sell World War II Weapons


Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company

Centurion Auctions

Centurion Auctions