UNIQUE GALAND PROTOTYPE NEEDLEFIRE PISTOL, MODEL 1867, SERIAL NUMBER 1.

UNIQUE GALAND PROTOTYPE NEEDLEFIRE PISTOL, MODEL 1867, SERIAL NUMBER 1. SN 1. Cal. 10mm. Prototype needlefire pistol with screw action, top hinged breech, similar to Dreyse M56 Wall Gun with copper obturator. 10″ bbl and 14 3/8″overall. Bbl, action and grip straps are entirely in-the-white. The only marking on this pistol is the #1 on the right side of the chamber. Full, cavalry type smooth stock with a brass tipped forend, a brass butt cap and large lanyard ring. Cleaning rod in place. After loading, the action is screwed closed and the cocking lever is withdrawn. Thumbing the trigger within the breech piece allows the pistol to fire. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: No touch-up or improvement has been directed to the metal that retains its original machine marks, sharp edges and surprisingly little oxidative disturbance, largely limited to a dulled toning. The stock is in equally fine condition, showing a scattering of dings and handling marks but retaining virtually all its original varnish with only minimal darkening. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild frosting. Perfect mechanics. A fantastic condition prototype, now nearly 150 years old! 4-52426 LMA110 (3,000-4,000)

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
	3179	$5,175.00	UNIQUE GALAND PROTOTYPE NEEDLEFIRE PISTOL, MODEL 1867, SERIAL NUMBER 1. SN 1. Cal. 10mm. Prototype needlefire pistol with screw action, top hinged breech, similar to Dreyse M56 Wall Gun with copper obturator. 10″ bbl and 14 3/8″overall. Bbl, action and grip straps are entirely in-the-white. The only marking on this pistol is the #1 on the right side of the chamber. Full, cavalry type smooth stock with a brass tipped forend, a brass butt cap and large lanyard ring. Cleaning rod in place. After loading, the action is screwed closed and the cocking lever is withdrawn. Thumbing the trigger within the breech piece allows the pistol to fire. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: No touch-up or improvement has been directed to the metal that retains its original machine marks, sharp edges and surprisingly little oxidative disturbance, largely limited to a dulled toning. The stock is in equally fine condition, showing a scattering of dings and handling marks but retaining virtually all its original varnish with only minimal darkening. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild frosting. Perfect mechanics. A fantastic condition prototype, now nearly 150 years old! 4-52426 LMA110 (3,000-4,000) 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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