VERY SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, .39” CAL, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED.

SN 6932. Cal. .39. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers, particularly the large version in .39” calibre. This double action only example has a 4-3/4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “F.v. DREYSE SOMMERDA”. The SN 6932 is marked on the rear of the cylinder and reappears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: 39.4 1/2 Cent Pulv”, is on the right frame. A scriptic “AW” 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 has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the frontstrap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection Henk Visser. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 90% bright original blue with fine scratches mixed with minor oxidation. High edge wear and cylinder line as expected from mild-moderate use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard and frontstrap that have now toned to a pleasant gray. Comparable condition single piece grip with only minimal blunting of checkering and a few tiny losses. Perfect manual operation though the tip of the released firing pin does not extend beyond recoil shield. Overall, a very attractive, high condition large caliber Dreyse Needlefire that would enhance any collection. 4-52422 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2247

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2247	$7,245.00	VERY SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, .39” CAL, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED. SN 6932. Cal. .39. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers, particularly the large version in .39” calibre. This double action only example has a 4-3/4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “F.v. DREYSE SOMMERDA”. The SN 6932 is marked on the rear of the cylinder and reappears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: 39.4 1/2 Cent Pulv”, is on the right frame. A scriptic “AW” 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 has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the frontstrap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection Henk Visser. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 90% bright original blue with fine scratches mixed with minor oxidation. High edge wear and cylinder line as expected from mild-moderate use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard and frontstrap that have now toned to a pleasant gray. Comparable condition single piece grip with only minimal blunting of checkering and a few tiny losses. Perfect manual operation though the tip of the released firing pin does not extend beyond recoil shield. Overall, a very attractive, high condition large caliber Dreyse Needlefire that would enhance any collection. 4-52422 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2247 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, .39” CAL, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED.