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The measurements are in Rheinische Zoll (= Prussian, German Inches).
Those are about
10% bigger than British Inches. The metric system was introduced with the Convention
in 1875.
from John Walter's book, The Rifle Story, page 48<
von Dreyse revolvers:
von Dreyse Reichsrevolver model 1883, matching serial #
9351, caliber 10.55mm identical .44 Russian,
4�" barrel with correct high front sight, good bluing remaining, plain
grips with inside matching numbers, unit stamp on back strap 75 //
RR 4.1. (= Reserve Infantry Regiment,
4 company, 1. weapon) Minor
damage on grip panel, other wise a well preserved revolver in good working order
by a rare maker!
This is a very rare German double trigger
Officer's Reichsrevolver in caliber 10.55mm identical .44 S&W
Russian. Made and marked by F. v. DREYSE, S�MMERDA. Typical Dreyse grip with
raised grip escutcheon.
the push button safety under the cocked hammer 13 on barrel
Dreyse & Collenbusch needle fire
Dreyse model 1883 BABY Reichsrevolver with double trigger, ejector and safety
1864 needle-fire
1879 Reichsrevolver 10.55mm
1883
Reichsrevolver for army
1883 Reichsrevolver for officers
1883
Reichsrevolver for officers with double trigger
1883 Reichsrevolver "Baby"
9mm
The cartridges are not included.
$1,250.
Reichsrevolvers were used by Germany from 1879
through WWI. The Officer's models were made in limited numbers. Double action
and double Trigger models were made in extremely limited numbers and were
privately purchased by officers, who appreciated this feature. All Original, and all matching numbered
1991.
Works Great in single and double action, The first trigger revolves the
cylinder, the second loosens the firing pin. Bore with strong rifling.
Finish is about 50% glossy blue remaining with most wear on grip-straps. Grips are
fine, with no cracks and no looseness. Of all the variations of Reichsrevolver, the
Double Trigger variation is most desirable!
Manufactured by Dreyse and in much better condition than most surviving
examples.
9mm short fits perfect
Patent on ejector housing
Cal: 0,35 12 Gran Pulv:
v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA.
cocked
the needle
inspection stamp
Dreyse Needlefire Double Action
Revolver
serial #5215,
caliber .38 Prussian, those
are about 10% bigger than British Inches, 4" swamped octagon barrel with
v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA on top flat, very good bore which shows strong rifling but with a few very light pits. The metal surfaces on this very rare
revolver are an overall bright pewter gunmetal patina showing remnants of light
oxidation and near overall light pinprick pitting. On the left and right of frame showing light engraving which
continues on to the bottom of the frame, bow of the guard and the trigger guards
front extension. The right side of the frame shows the caliber and load marking
"Cal: 0,35"-12 Gran Pulv". The checkered walnut one-piece grip rates very good
as well with minor dings and handling marks from the years, the
lanyard loop is intact. The cylinder is numbered to a different gun however it
fits and times very well, A extremely rare loading lever is included, numbered
"5555". The revolver with the seldom surviving needle functions well mechanically
and is a very interesting
and very rare piece of firearms history.
cocked
Fabr. v. N. Dreyse
/ fabricated by Nicolaus von Dreyse made needle fire pistol, serial 2018, for loading the left side lever is pushed down opening the breech. 6" octagonal barrel with dovetail front sight and maker's inscription on the right. the barrel is brown with a little oxidation, the grips are fine, the breech can be pulled backwards.
Cal. 0,34"
6 Gran Pulver
number
7163 and M M proof,
normally used for Marine
= Navy
N. Dreyse,
Sömmerda,
1850s needle fire salon pistol, serial # 7163,
caliber. 0,34 Rheinische Zoll = .38 in U.S., and "6 Gran Pulver",
6¾" octagonal barrel with front sight. One the barrel are proof stamps M M in gothic
letters. Half-stocked with channeled grip, furniture typical vine engraved. After pushing
part of the action backwards it is possible to lower the right hand side lever
to open for
loading. After closing and pushing the breech in position
there is the holder of the needle looking out reminding of being loaded. With the pull of
the trigger the needle hits the paper cartridge. Scarce pistol.
A similar pistol is pictured
in Lugs' book Handfeuerwaffen, # 385.
Fine condition $3,750.
revolver with attached loading lever
Cal: 0,35 12 Gran
Pulv:
v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA.
in cocked position needle visible between lock and cylinder
serial# 5409. Caliber .35″ German = circa .38� American. Dreyse made relatively few needle fire revolvers, and not many survived the wars. This example has a 4″ octagonal barrel with an adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads v. DREYSE S�MMERDA. The serial# 5409 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation �Cal: .35″-12 Gran Pulv�, again with scroll highlights, is on the right frame. It is covered by the attached loading lever which is the first time in 50 years of collecting I see it present. A �Sch� is stamped on the front of the frame, partially covered by the cylinder pin lever. Additional light scroll is on the rear of the receiver and under the trigger guard that was originally case hardened. The grip has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. Approximately 80% bright original blue with spotting and fading, particularly on the barrel and front strap. High edge wear and cylinder line as would be expected from mild use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard that is now toned to a pleasant gray. The single piece grip with bright original varnish and sharp checkering. The usually broken needle is still intact. Mechanically perfect. Overall a very attractive, high condition Dreyse Needle fire with the extremely rare mounted loading lever that should please the most discriminating collector. Additional, unlike common revolvers this one has a device on the right hand side to keep the base npin in place.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. ex collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess.
The scare revolver is sold.
The revolver shows on the left side in front of the cylinder 3 stamps which are the proof of the Prussian acceptance
1. revisions stamp "crown with single letter M"
2. Prussian Eagle as proof of the power test by the military
3. RC with crown = revision control
Dreyse needle fire revolver, serial # 11066, military caliber 0.39 Rheinische Zoll, 4� Cent. Pulver /powder. On the bridge is the stamp F. V. DREYSE S�mmerda. Dreyse was knighted in 1864, meaning since this time he can add the word "von" in front of his last name, also proof that the revolver was made after 1864. The military accepted revolvers are rare, and the highest number is 11100. This one is in fine condition and very rare, sold
v. DREYSE
, serial # 5232, caliber 0.35 Zoll needlefire, probably the only known cased revolver