DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE.

DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE. SN 896. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1861. Top bbl marked “Stahl”, 58.5 with Imperial proofs. Left bbl and receiver marked crown/FW and SN 896 and script “Soemmerda ND.” with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Bbl is bright and shiny, strong rifling. Stock is very good, no cracks or dings. Metal is in the white with occasional minor freckling. 4-53166 DW60 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3155	$6,325.00	DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE. SN 896. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1861. Top bbl marked “Stahl”, 58.5 with Imperial proofs. Left bbl and receiver marked crown/FW and SN 896 and script “Soemmerda ND.” with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Bbl is bright and shiny, strong rifling. Stock is very good, no cracks or dings. Metal is in the white with occasional minor freckling. 4-53166 DW60 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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