RARE UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 57 CARBINE, W/ INTERNAL PRUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE MARKS.

SN 683. Cal. 15.4 mm. Needlefire Model 57 in-the-white, totally unmarked on visible surfaces. According to the consignor, the SN is 683 and standard Prussian acceptance/inspectors marks are present internally. 15.25″ bbl with fixed front sight and 2 position (1 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass trigger guard and buttplate. Heavy lanyard ring on rear portion of trigger guard base plate. Short, single piece stock with cheekpiece. No provision for cleaning rod or bayonet. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with moderate oxidation that uniformly covers visible surfaces. The brass trigger guard and buttplate with numerous scratches and surface dings. Orig varnished stock, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Minor loss near forend cap; no discernible cracks. Slightly dull bore with strong rifling. Manual function unreliable. Very rare Needlefire carbine. 4-53091 LMA151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3208

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3208	$2,000.00	RARE UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 57 CARBINE, W/ INTERNAL PRUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE MARKS. SN 683. Cal. 15.4 mm. Needlefire Model 57 in-the-white, totally unmarked on visible surfaces. According to the consignor, the SN is 683 and standard Prussian acceptance/inspectors marks are present internally. 15.25″ bbl with fixed front sight and 2 position (1 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass trigger guard and buttplate. Heavy lanyard ring on rear portion of trigger guard base plate. Short, single piece stock with cheekpiece. No provision for cleaning rod or bayonet. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with moderate oxidation that uniformly covers visible surfaces. The brass trigger guard and buttplate with numerous scratches and surface dings. Orig varnished stock, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Minor loss near forend cap; no discernible cracks. Slightly dull bore with strong rifling. Manual function unreliable. Very rare Needlefire carbine. 4-53091 LMA151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3208 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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RARE UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 57 CARBINE, W/ INTERNAL PRUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE MARKS.