Lot Nr.1260

A rifle for custom officials,

ca. 1870. No. 13457. Rifled, slightly matt bore in calibre 15.2 mm, barrel length 61 cm. Number and revision stamp crown/"W" on the chamber. Dreyse system cylinder lock, self-cocking action, on the receiver marked "F. v. Dreyse Sömmerda". Dark walnut stock with iron furniture. Iron discharging rod. Stock carries age and wear marks, iron parts spotty and with a patina. Length 109.5 cm.
A rare weapon. Cf. Wirtgen, Das Zündnadelgewehr, p. 269.

Condition: II-

Limit: 1400 EURO