GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE EXPERIMENTAL SMALL BORE DREYSE 12MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE. DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE EXPERIMENTAL 6 12MM Cal. 12 MM. 33" bbl with adjustable rear sight above oct chamber. Bayonet lug on right side of bbl. Large Prussian military proof eagle on right receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt, brass front sight band, metal bbl band. Walnut stock. Front sling swivel is missing. Rear sling swivel is through brass trigger guard. Orig cleaning rod. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: (see Wirtgen – Das Zündnadelgewehr, Item 7/3) Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good condition. Metal is in the white with light corrosion and patina overall. Brass is turning brown. Wood has scattered nicks and dings. Buttplate is lightly pitted. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-829 BWS (3,000-5,000)