29th Sep, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 161
 

161

A 19th Century Dreyse Needlefire Carbine, marked Cal.d.Zdsp 0.57";, the 41.5cm round barrel...

A 19th Century Dreyse Needlefire Carbine, marked Cal.d.Zdsp 0.57", the 41.5cm round barrel octagonal at the breech, the underlever break moves the barrel forward and sideways for loading which cocks the action, the top of the action marked F. v. Dreyse Sommerda, the tang numbered 7268, walnut half stock with brass trigger guard and double saddle ring, with two small sling swivels, the right side of the butt stamped with the Prussian eagle, 86cm

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £250 - £350


 

Action works. Some pitting to bore.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 29th Sep, 2017

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