A Dreyse - falling block pistol, circa 1865. x 47 L cal., no. 29973. Blued two-stage barrel, octagonal then round with a cannon muzzle. Dovetailed rear sight, calibre data engraved on the side, acceptance "V" with crown. Colour case-hardened frame with pivoting lever on the right, slide safety. Engraved on the left: manufacturer's data "F. v. Dreyse Sömmerda". Set trigger. Walnut grip with fine chequering, colour case-hardened iron furniture. Length cm. Erwerbsscheinpflichtig. historic, historical, 19th century, civil handgun, civil handguns, handheld,,

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