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Gunderson Militaria deals exclusively in antique handguns and rifles—not modern firearms. Their inventory spans three centuries of firearms history, from British flintlock horsepistols signed by London makers to rare American percussion revolvers and early experimental cartridge conversions. Their c...
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Gunderson Militaria deals exclusively in antique handguns and rifles—not modern firearms. Their inventory spans three centuries of firearms history, from British flintlock horsepistols signed by London makers to rare American percussion revolvers and early experimental cartridge conversions.
Their catalog includes thousands of pieces across multiple categories:
| Category | Examples | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| International Flintlocks | French military pistols, Mediterranean blunderbusses, Balkan miqulet designs | $650–$2,250 |
| Percussion Handguns | French naval pistols, Spanish dragoon pistols, boxlock conversions | $125–$2,250 |
| Revolutionary War Era | C1720–C1770 signed pieces by French makers, American-built holster pistols | $850–$3,450 |
| Percussion Revolvers | Manhattan, Whitney, Massachusetts Arms, Cooper Firearms | $350–$1,850 |
| Early Cartridge Guns | Derringers, pepperboxes, pinfire revolvers, "Suicide Specials" | $75–$950 |
| US Martial Pistols | M1819, M1826, M1836, M1842 contract pieces | $550–$2,750 |
| Colt & Remington | Open Top .22s, New Line models, Beals pocket revolvers | $275–$1,450 |
| Smith & Wesson | First Models, Old Model Army .32s, Safety Hammerless | $175–$1,350 |
Massachusetts Arms Company Maynard Primed Belt Revolver ($1,850) — 200 of this model (20% of estimated production) were known to have been purchased and shipped to John Brown for use in Kansas. Hand-rotated cylinder design circumvented Colt's patent. .31 caliber, 5" barrel with beautiful American eagle engraving on the Maynard primer door.
C1830–40 Western Pennsylvania Flintlock Rifle by Jonathan Funkhouser ($1,250) — Signed in early script by the Beaver County gunmaker. Curly maple stock with 6 diamond-shaped barrel pin escutcheons and cross-shaped inlay. Historical documentation on maker's lineage (Abraham 1787–1886, Jonathan 1810–1875).
Unwin Rodgers Cartridge Knife-Pistol ($950) — British proofed, dual-blade design with German silver mounts. 3-1/2" barrels marked "NON XLL/UNWIN/RODGERS/PATENT." Hinged cartridge box on grip backstrap.
Gunderson Militaria operates as a collector's shop, not a shooting range or gunsmith. All pieces are sold "as collector items only, not warranted safe to shoot." They provide detailed condition assessments, historical documentation, and provenance information. Each listing includes:
John Brown Connection — Their Massachusetts Arms Maynard revolver was part of documented historical arms shipments to the abolitionist leader in Kansas during the 1850s. This kind of verified provenance is what separates serious collector pieces from generic antiques.
Gunderson Militaria LLC 45 Philip Street Lake George, NY 12845
Museum curators, advanced collectors, living historians, and shooters researching period-correct firearms for reenactment. If you're building a specific collection (British flintlocks, U.S. martial arms, early pinfire revolvers), they maintain enough depth of inventory to support serious acquisitions.
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