Preserving history through antique and military arms.

Welcome to South Canterbury Antique Arms. We are a passionate community of historical firearms enthusiasts, militaria collectors, and history buffs based in Timaru, New Zealand.

What our club offers.

We bring together collectors and historians to celebrate, preserve, and study historical arms and military memorabilia.

Historical collecting

Discover unique antique firearms, edged weapons, and vintage military artifacts with fellow passionate collectors.

Militaria preservation

Learn proper techniques for restoring, maintaining, and displaying military relics and historical arms.

Regular club meetings

Join us in Timaru for regular meetings, guest speakers, showcase nights, and discussions on military history.

Community displays

Participate in public exhibitions and educational displays to share historical arms heritage with South Canterbury.

Dedicated to historical preservation in South Canterbury.

South Canterbury Antique Arms has been a cornerstone for local collectors, providing a safe and knowledgeable environment to share historical militaria, study rare and historic weapons, and preserve our shared military heritage in New Zealand.

Honouring the craftsmanship of the past.

From early black powder rifles to World War memorabilia, our members hold an incredible collection of historical artifacts that tell stories of valour and technical innovation.

“Joining South Canterbury Antique Arms helped me connect with knowledgeable collectors who helped identify rare military items in my collection.”

— Local Collector, Timaru

“A wonderful club atmosphere with genuine passion for preserving arms history and military heritage in New Zealand.”

— Club Member

“The regular display nights are brilliant. It is great to see such well-preserved pieces of world history right here in Timaru.”

— Associate Member

Ready to join our community of collectors?

Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, we welcome anyone with an interest in antique arms and militaria.

Get in touch with us.

Club location

South Canterbury Antique Arms
Timaru, Canterbury
New Zealand
Email: scaa@xrnet.co.nz      Phone 027 227 6624