Lot 4070
A Dreyse needle-fire revolver, ca. 1870
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Cal. 0.30 (Prussian inch), SNo 12676. Octagonal barrel with four lands and grooves, length 90mm, the bore slightly dull and with minor pitting. Barrel top with dove-tailed front sight, the top strap marked “F. v. Dreyse Sömmerda” ahead of the rear sight. Six-shot cylinder, Double Action, the main spring a bit weak, the needle missing. Barrel base, frame and trigger guard with tendril engraving, the SNo to the left, to the right of the frame “Cal: 0,30” 0,56 Cr:Pulv.“. Cylinder housing with silver tendril inlays. Barrel, frame, cylinder and cylinder housing with bluing, lightly scratched in places. One-piece walnut grip with fine checkering. Length 26 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
