DREYSE MODEL 1835/1868 NEEDLEFIRE CONVERSION RIFLE.

DREYSE MODEL 1835/1868 NEEDLEFIRE CONVERSION RIFLE. SN 4780 RFL. Cal. 14mm. Defensions Zundnadelbuchse Needlefire conversion rifle. This particular rifle was formerly in the Henk Visser collection. Receiver is in the white and marked with 1868 as the year of conversion with firing proofs on the left, SN 4780, and “Soemmerda FvDD.B.U/M.”. All exterior metal parts appear to match. Blued octagonal bbl is marked “58,5” and Eagle proofed, bayonet lug on right side. Four-position flip-up rear sight. Brass trigger guard, buttplate and furniture with right butt marked crown/FW and additional proofs on the bottom. Includes orig ram rod. Rare and interesting conversion of earlier muzzle-loading rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall antique good to very good. Bore is dark, strong lands and groves; should clean up. Stock has 2″ crack on both sides below receiver, which has been repaired with a wooden dowel. 4-53082 DW67 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3153	$5,462.50	DREYSE MODEL 1835/1868 NEEDLEFIRE CONVERSION RIFLE. SN 4780 RFL. Cal. 14mm. Defensions Zundnadelbuchse Needlefire conversion rifle. This particular rifle was formerly in the Henk Visser collection. Receiver is in the white and marked with 1868 as the year of conversion with firing proofs on the left, SN 4780, and “Soemmerda FvDD.B.U/M.”. All exterior metal parts appear to match. Blued octagonal bbl is marked “58,5” and Eagle proofed, bayonet lug on right side. Four-position flip-up rear sight. Brass trigger guard, buttplate and furniture with right butt marked crown/FW and additional proofs on the bottom. Includes orig ram rod. Rare and interesting conversion of earlier muzzle-loading rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall antique good to very good. Bore is dark, strong lands and groves; should clean up. Stock has 2″ crack on both sides below receiver, which has been repaired with a wooden dowel. 4-53082 DW67 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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