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Military surplus weapons for sport shooting and collecting

Surplus firearms appeal to sport shooting enthusiasts and collectors of historical weapons for their authenticity, robustness, and history. Originating from military or administrative equipment, these weapons have survived the decades and continue to be used at shooting ranges or sought after by collectors today.

This category includes a selection of military surplus weapons including regulation handguns , military long guns as well as magazines and accessories adapted to these iconic platforms.

Riffaut Armory carefully selects these historical models in order to offer shooters and collectors reliable weapons, compliant with French regulations and suitable for use in shooting ranges .

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Surplus weapons: between military history and sport shooting


Surplus weapons generally come from old military or administrative equipment that has been withdrawn from service. These weapons, often robust and designed for intensive use, continue to interest sport shooting enthusiasts, collectors of military firearms, and collectors of military weapons .


Their proven design, simple mechanics, and historical heritage make them unique platforms for target shooting. Riffaut Armory regularly offers carefully selected surplus firearms from renowned military manufacturers.


Surplus handguns


Surplus handguns include pistols and revolvers that were issued to various government agencies or armed forces. These service weapons are now sought after for their reliability and historical value.


Among the iconic models are the Manurhin revolvers , the MAC Model 1950 pistols , the MAS G1 pistols , and the famous M1917 revolver . These weapons represent different periods in military weaponry and continue to be valued for sport shooting and collecting.


Surplus long guns


Surplus long guns represent an important part of modern military history. These standard-issue rifles and carbines equipped many armies and remain highly sought after today by sport shooters and collectors of historical firearms.


Examples include iconic models such as the FAMAS , the SKS , the Mauser 98k , the USM1 , and the Tavor X95 . These weapons offer a unique shooting experience and allow you to discover platforms that have marked the history of weaponry.


Surplus gun magazines and accessories


Surplus magazines and accessories for firearms allow for the maintenance, upgrading, or adaptation of these historical platforms for use at the shooting range. Depending on the model, these may be original magazines , compatible parts , or accessories specifically designed for these firearms.


The choice of these components must always take into account the technical specifications of each firearm and the applicable regulations. The gunsmiths at Armurerie Riffaut will assist you in identifying the parts compatible with your model.


Thanks to their expertise and knowledge of historical military equipment, the gunsmiths at Armurerie Riffaut select surplus weapons and accessories suitable for sport shooting and collectors.


FAQ




What is a surplus weapon?



A surplus weapon is a weapon from former military or administrative stocks that has been withdrawn from service and put back on the civilian market.





Can surplus weapons be used in sport shooting?



Yes, some surplus weapons can be used in shooting ranges for sport shooting, provided that regulations and safety rules are respected.





Are surplus weapons old?



Some surplus weapons are historical and date back several decades, while others may come from more recent military equipment withdrawn from service.





Can surplus weapon parts and accessories be found?



Yes, there are various compatible chargers, parts and accessories available to maintain or use these weapons in good condition.





Are surplus weapons regulated?



Yes, like all weapons, surplus weapons are subject to French regulations and their acquisition depends on their administrative category.




In France products of categories A, B, C or D are subject to rules of purchase, port, transport and detention. For more details please consult the link below.
Classification of weapons according to the French Internal Security Code
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