DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 62 RIFLE, ISSUED 1869, MILITARY.

SN 5339B. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 62 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and flip up rear sight (2 leaf – whereby the front leaf has a vertical adjustment). Browned bbl with the remaining steel components in-the-white. Brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the octagonal chamber is unmarked. Prussian eagle on left chamber flat. Crown/W acceptance mark on left side of bbl. SN “5339B” on the left side of bbl, repeated on receiver, and buttplate. Mismatched bolt and cocking knob are numbered “6192”. Left rear of receiver is marked “Soemmerda/Mod 62”. The issue date “1869” and the reissue/rework date “1872” are on the right side. Brass furniture is inspector marked. Top of buttplate is unit marked “77R.4.87.” Single piece wood stock with inspection markings. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl with 70% orig brown finish, the rest showing wear or having drifted to a superficial patina. Receiver and bolt with discoloration, crisp markings. The buttplate is moderately oxidized. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. 4-53083 LMA149 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3212

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
	3212	$2,875.00	DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 62 RIFLE, ISSUED 1869, MILITARY. SN 5339B. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 62 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and flip up rear sight (2 leaf – whereby the front leaf has a vertical adjustment). Browned bbl with the remaining steel components in-the-white. Brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the octagonal chamber is unmarked. Prussian eagle on left chamber flat. Crown/W acceptance mark on left side of bbl. SN “5339B” on the left side of bbl, repeated on receiver, and buttplate. Mismatched bolt and cocking knob are numbered “6192”. Left rear of receiver is marked “Soemmerda/Mod 62”. The issue date “1869” and the reissue/rework date “1872” are on the right side. Brass furniture is inspector marked. Top of buttplate is unit marked “77R.4.87.” Single piece wood stock with inspection markings. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl with 70% orig brown finish, the rest showing wear or having drifted to a superficial patina. Receiver and bolt with discoloration, crisp markings. The buttplate is moderately oxidized. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. 4-53083 LMA149 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3212 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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DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 62 RIFLE, ISSUED 1869, MILITARY.