DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE.

DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE. SN 323. Cal. .58. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1871. Top bbl marked “Stahl”, 58.5 with Imperial proofs. Left bbl and receiver SN 323 and script “Sommerda FvD.” with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. Formerly of the Henk Visser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl is dark, strong rifling; should clean up. Stock is good to very good with numerous handling marks and dings. Metal is antique, good to very good, with scattered areas of freckling and patina. 4-53080 DW59 (4,000-6,000)

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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	3156	$0.00	DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE. SN 323. Cal. .58. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1871. Top bbl marked “Stahl”, 58.5 with Imperial proofs. Left bbl and receiver SN 323 and script “Sommerda FvD.” with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. Formerly of the Henk Visser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl is dark, strong rifling; should clean up. Stock is good to very good with numerous handling marks and dings. Metal is antique, good to very good, with scattered areas of freckling and patina. 4-53080 DW59 (4,000-6,000) 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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