GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
UNUSUAL DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED, WITH LOADER. DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE 5215 .35 Cal .35. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers. This example has a 4" bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads "v. DREYSE SOMMERDA". The SN 5215 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation "Cal: 0,35-12 Gran Pulv", is on the right frame. "K" is stamped on the front of the frame, partially covered by the cylinder pin lever. Additional light scroll is on the rear of the receiver and under the trigger guard that was originally case hardened. The exaggerated grip, with horizontal escutcheons, has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. Included is an orig loader, bare metal, #5555. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Little orig finish with all metal surfaces having been lightly cleaned over mild pitting. No case coloring on the trigger guard whose surface has been equally burnished. Comparable condition single piece grip with scattered bruises and dings. Most of the varnish has thinned to allow oil soaked staining, particularly at the base of the grip, though losses are minimal. Dark bore with strong rifling amidst moderate oxidation. Perfect manual function. The loader is in comparable condition, having been very lightly polished, but showing orig machine marks and very sharp edges. 43475-243 LMA114 (2,000-3,000)