GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE STRETCHER BEARER'S DREYSE MODEL 57 NEEDLEFIRE CARBINE. DREYSE NEEDELFIRE CARBINE M57 347 14 MM Cal. .14 mm. 15" rnd bbl with oct chamber, fixed rear sight with flip-up sight for longer range. "Stahl" above chamber (identifying steel barrel) & Crown/FW on left. Multiple Imperial proofs on right side of chamber. Visible numbers are matching except for bolt assembly and stock. "Soemmerda FvD./Mod:57" on left receiver. 1870 date on right receiver. Full walnut stock with Imperial proofs and a large Crown/W on right. Brass buttplate is Unit marked "92. R. 5." (Braunschweigisches Infanterieregiment Nr 92, weapon no 5) Brass trigger guard. Large added sling swivels which identify this as the stretcher bearer's model of the M57 Carbine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% blue with deep dings on top of bbl. Proper patina on metal and brass with scattered corrosion. Wood has deep dings and nicks overall with a few deep gouges on bottom close to muzzle. There is a 2" crack on the left side of forearm, forward from the sling swivel mount. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-827 BWS (2,000-3,500)