SPANDAU NEEDLEFIRE PIKENBUCHSE MODEL 54 RIFLE, PRUSSIAN NAVAL ISSUE.

SN 1921. Cal. 15.4 mm. Spandau Needlefire Model 54 in the white, with fixed front sight and 5 position (4 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in the white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. This was a distinguishing feature of 19th Century German Navy weapons, the unfinished steel showing any salt water rusting immediately. Top of the octagonal chamber is marked with the number “794”. Matching SN appear on each of the brass bbl bands, left side of bbl, the bolt, and the left side of receiver that is additionally marked with the Spandau eagle and “MOD 54”. Right side of bbl and receiver are marked with inspection stamps that also appear on the majority of small parts. The date of manufacture “1857” is on the back of the receiver and the unit issue notation “2.MD/794” (2nd. Marine Division/weapon 794) is marked on the top of the matching numbered buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Orig bayonet present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in the white steel components with moderate oxidation that is most advanced on the back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock, with deep inspector markings on the right side of butt, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Seldom encountered in orig all-matching condition. 4-53124 LMA144 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3206

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
	3206	$2,645.00	SPANDAU NEEDLEFIRE PIKENBUCHSE MODEL 54 RIFLE, PRUSSIAN NAVAL ISSUE. SN 1921. Cal. 15.4 mm. Spandau Needlefire Model 54 in the white, with fixed front sight and 5 position (4 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in the white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. This was a distinguishing feature of 19th Century German Navy weapons, the unfinished steel showing any salt water rusting immediately. Top of the octagonal chamber is marked with the number “794”. Matching SN appear on each of the brass bbl bands, left side of bbl, the bolt, and the left side of receiver that is additionally marked with the Spandau eagle and “MOD 54”. Right side of bbl and receiver are marked with inspection stamps that also appear on the majority of small parts. The date of manufacture “1857” is on the back of the receiver and the unit issue notation “2.MD/794” (2nd. Marine Division/weapon 794) is marked on the top of the matching numbered buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Orig bayonet present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in the white steel components with moderate oxidation that is most advanced on the back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock, with deep inspector markings on the right side of butt, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Seldom encountered in orig all-matching condition. 4-53124 LMA144 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3206 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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SPANDAU NEEDLEFIRE PIKENBUCHSE MODEL 54 RIFLE, PRUSSIAN NAVAL ISSUE.