Antique Japanese Guns (1700s through 1898) For Sale

Explore the rare and fascinating world of Antique Japanese Guns from the 1700s through 1898, available for sale at International Military Antiques (IMA). Our collection includes genuine Japanese flintlock, percussion, pinfire, rimfire, and early rifle and pistol designs that showcase the evolution of Japanese firearms from the Edo period through the Meiji Restoration.

Discover authentic pieces such as Tanegashima matchlocks, samurai-era flintlocks, percussion pistols, early breech-loading rifles, Japanese-made Lefaucheux-style pinfire revolvers, and Western-influenced rimfire weapons used during Japan’s modernization. These historical firearms were carried by samurai, imperial troops, and Japanese police forces, reflecting the cultural and military transformation of Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries.

All firearms in this category are classified as pre-1899 antique guns and are sold as non-firing collectibles, requiring no license or FFL in most U.S. states. Each item is backed by IMA’s lifetime authenticity guarantee and protected by a 30-day return policy, allowing you to purchase with confidence and peace of mind.

• Genuine Antique Japanese firearms from the 1700s through 1898

• Includes flintlock, percussion, pinfire, rimfire, rifles, and pistols

• Rare models such as Tanegashima matchlocks, Lefaucheux-style revolvers, and Meiji-era long guns

• Historic weapons from the Edo period, Boshin War, and Meiji Restoration

• Ideal for arms collectors, military historians, samurai enthusiasts, and museums

• All firearms are legally classified as pre-1899 antiques – no FFL required

• Backed by IMA’s lifetime authenticity guarantee and 30-day return policy

• Trusted worldwide source for original antique Japanese guns and militaria

Own a piece of Japan’s martial legacy with an authentic antique Japanese firearm from IMA—where history, craftsmanship, and authenticity come together. Shop now to add these rare treasures to your collection.