RARE EXPERIMENTAL SMALL BORE DREYSE 12MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN 6. Cal. 12 MM. 33″ bbl with adjustable rear sight above oct chamber. Bayonet lug on right side of bbl. Large Prussian military proof eagle on right receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt, brass front sight band, metal bbl band. Walnut stock. Front sling swivel is missing. Rear sling swivel is through brass trigger guard. Orig cleaning rod. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: (see Wirtgen – Das Zündnadelgewehr, Item 7/3) Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good condition. Metal is in the white with light corrosion and patina overall. Brass is turning brown. Wood has scattered nicks and dings. Buttplate is lightly pitted. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-829 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3693

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3693	$7,475.00	RARE EXPERIMENTAL SMALL BORE DREYSE 12MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE. SN 6. Cal. 12 MM. 33″ bbl with adjustable rear sight above oct chamber. Bayonet lug on right side of bbl. Large Prussian military proof eagle on right receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt, brass front sight band, metal bbl band. Walnut stock. Front sling swivel is missing. Rear sling swivel is through brass trigger guard. Orig cleaning rod. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: (see Wirtgen – Das Zündnadelgewehr, Item 7/3) Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good condition. Metal is in the white with light corrosion and patina overall. Brass is turning brown. Wood has scattered nicks and dings. Buttplate is lightly pitted. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-829 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3693 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.

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RARE EXPERIMENTAL SMALL BORE DREYSE 12MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.