GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE.DREYSE1857323.58Cal. .58. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1871. Top bbl marked "Stahl", 58.5 with Imperial proofs and crown/FW cipher. Left bbl and receiver SN 323 and script "Sommerda FvD." with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. Formerly of the Henk Visser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl is dark, strong rifling; should clean up. Stock is good to very good with numerous handling marks and dings. Metal is antique, good to very good, with scattered areas of freckling and patina. 43475-823 DW59 (2,000-4,000)