SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED.

SN 5409. Cal. .35″. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers. This example has a 4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA”. The SN 5409 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: .35″-12 Gran Pulv”, again with scroll highlights, is on the right frame, where covered by the loading lever which is present. A “Sch” 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 strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 80% bright original blue with spotting and fading, particularly on the top/sides of bbl and frontstrap. High edge wear and cylinder line as would be expected from mild-moderate use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard that is now toned to a pleasant gray. Comparable or better condition single piece grip with bright orig varnish and sharp checkering. Mechanically perfect. Overall, a very attractive, high condition Dreyse Needlefire with mounted loading lever that should please the most discriminating collector. 4-52421 LMA9 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1349

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1349	$5,750.00	SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED. SN 5409. Cal. .35″. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers. This example has a 4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA”. The SN 5409 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: .35″-12 Gran Pulv”, again with scroll highlights, is on the right frame, where covered by the loading lever which is present. A “Sch” 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 strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 80% bright original blue with spotting and fading, particularly on the top/sides of bbl and frontstrap. High edge wear and cylinder line as would be expected from mild-moderate use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard that is now toned to a pleasant gray. Comparable or better condition single piece grip with bright orig varnish and sharp checkering. Mechanically perfect. Overall, a very attractive, high condition Dreyse Needlefire with mounted loading lever that should please the most discriminating collector. 4-52421 LMA9 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1349 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED.