A rifle for custom officials,ca. 1870. No. 13457. Rifled,slightly matt bore in calibre mm,barrel length 61 cm. Number and revision stamp crown/"W" on the chamber. Dreyse system cylinder lock,self-cocking action,on the receiver marked "F. v. Dreyse Sömmerda". Dark walnut stock with iron furniture. Iron discharging rod. Stock carries age and wear marks,iron parts spotty and with a patina. Length cm. A rare weapon. Cf. Wirtgen,Das Zündnadelgewehr,p. 269,historic,historical,19th century,firearm,fire arm,gun,fire arms,firearms,guns,handg,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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