DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 41 RIFLE WITH MILITARY MARKINGS.

SN 7460. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 41 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the oct chamber is unmarked. Bbl is marked with a crown/FW on the right side as it enters chamber. Left side of chamber, bolt and cocking piece are matched to number “7460”. Rear of left side of receiver is dated “1843” (issue date) and “1849” (rework/reissue date). Brass bbl bands and trigger guard are all inspector marked. All numbered screw heads are matched with the number “60”. Issue unit markings “6.L.II.4.141.” on top of buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Correct ramrod in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components have been lightly cleaned with mild residual oxidation whose changes are more advanced on back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Revarnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Dull bore with strong rifling, moderate oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53090 LMA147 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3204

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
	3204	$4,600.00	DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 41 RIFLE WITH MILITARY MARKINGS. SN 7460. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 41 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the oct chamber is unmarked. Bbl is marked with a crown/FW on the right side as it enters chamber. Left side of chamber, bolt and cocking piece are matched to number “7460”. Rear of left side of receiver is dated “1843” (issue date) and “1849” (rework/reissue date). Brass bbl bands and trigger guard are all inspector marked. All numbered screw heads are matched with the number “60”. Issue unit markings “6.L.II.4.141.” on top of buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Correct ramrod in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components have been lightly cleaned with mild residual oxidation whose changes are more advanced on back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Revarnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Dull bore with strong rifling, moderate oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53090 LMA147 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3204 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 41 RIFLE WITH MILITARY MARKINGS.