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RARE STRETCHER BEARER’S DREYSE MODEL 57 NEEDLEFIRE CARBINE.SN 347. Cal. .14 mm. 15″ rnd bbl with oct chamber, fixed rear sight with flip-up sight for longer range. “Stahl” above chamber (identifying steel barrel) & Crown/FW on left. Multiple Imperial proofs on right side of chamber. Visible numbers are matching except for bolt assembly and stock. “Soemmerda FvD./Mod:57” on left receiver. 1870 date on right receiver. Full walnut stock with Imperial proofs and a large Crown/W on right. Brass buttplate is Unit marked “92. R. 5.” (Braunschweigisches Infanterieregiment Nr 92, weapon no 5) Brass trigger guard. Large added sling swivels which identify this as the stretcher bearer’s model of the M57 Carbine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% blue with deep dings on top of bbl. Proper patina on metal and brass with scattered corrosion. Wood has deep dings and nicks overall with a few deep gouges on bottom close to muzzle. There is a 2″ crack on the left side of forearm, forward from the sling swivel mount. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-827 BWS (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3686
Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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. |