RARE AND DESIRABLE PRUSSIAN ZUNDNADELBUCHSE M1865 SINGLE SHOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS, MADE IN 1869 AT SPANDAU RIFLE WORKS, BERLIN.

SN 4765. Cal. 14mm. This all matching Jaeger rifle is complete, functional and authentic in terms of components, stock cartouches, unit marks and general legibility of all markings. The stock cartouches are clear, deep and crisp; same is true for markings on the bbl, bolt and receiver. The tang of the butt is marked “GVS / E.575.” All screwheads are matching numbered. Rear sight has 4 moving leaves, all of which are present and functional. All bolt components are present, although stiff from preservative grease. Both swing swivels are present & orig, as is the cleaning rod. The top bbl flat where it screws into the receiver is marked “Stahl”, the German word for “steel”. Right side of the buttstock shows two Royal Prussian inspection cartouches with “LA” written in a flourishing script. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are overall brown, except for the bolt & double-set triggers, which are in the white. Wood is complete, well marked, and has cured to a pleasing dark brown; has compression marks, dings, and dents, but no cracks or splits. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. Mechanics are excellent with no functional problems. 4-53126 JJW14 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1354

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
	1354	$4,600.00	RARE AND DESIRABLE PRUSSIAN ZUNDNADELBUCHSE M1865 SINGLE SHOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS, MADE IN 1869 AT SPANDAU RIFLE WORKS, BERLIN. SN 4765. Cal. 14mm. This all matching Jaeger rifle is complete, functional and authentic in terms of components, stock cartouches, unit marks and general legibility of all markings. The stock cartouches are clear, deep and crisp; same is true for markings on the bbl, bolt and receiver. The tang of the butt is marked “GVS / E.575.” All screwheads are matching numbered. Rear sight has 4 moving leaves, all of which are present and functional. All bolt components are present, although stiff from preservative grease. Both swing swivels are present & orig, as is the cleaning rod. The top bbl flat where it screws into the receiver is marked “Stahl”, the German word for “steel”. Right side of the buttstock shows two Royal Prussian inspection cartouches with “LA” written in a flourishing script. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are overall brown, except for the bolt & double-set triggers, which are in the white. Wood is complete, well marked, and has cured to a pleasing dark brown; has compression marks, dings, and dents, but no cracks or splits. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. Mechanics are excellent with no functional problems. 4-53126 JJW14 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1354 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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RARE AND DESIRABLE PRUSSIAN ZUNDNADELBUCHSE M1865 SINGLE SHOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS, MADE IN 1869 AT SPANDAU RIFLE WORKS, BERLIN.