One report may be all you need. It has an inherent advantage too, Loading and firing - Starting with the bolt closed, the cocking spring is pressed down and retracted (this also 'obstructs' the rear sight). Legendary Prussian Minister President Otto von Bismarck carefully prepared the ground for a war against the Austrians by forming alliances with Italy and France. The Dreyse Needle Gun. British evaluations found that the needle had to be replaced every 12 shots. Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. These were called Zündnadelgewehr, which translates roughly as "ignition needle rifle". A cartridge is inserted into the chamber and seated with the right thumb; the bolt then closed by a forceful blow form the right palm to fully seat the cone unto that of the bolt, a prerequisite for locking the Dreyse bolt prior to cocking. These are really hard to find! We find the dealer that offers you the most money. However, the Austrians continued to send one battalion after another in an attempt to push the Prussians from the plateau. Scarce preproduction tooling model in blue and cream, metal wheels with crimped axles.
Dreyse needle gun Stock Photos and Images. Matching serial numbers on receiver, barrel, bolt, and firing pin encasement. After the kingdom of Italy had been created in 1861, this was developed into a needle gun on the basis of work done by an inspector at the Turin arsenal, one SALVATORE CARCANO.
Placing your bid is your acceptance of all Terms and Conditions, Buyers Premium, Taxes, Shipping and Payment information. The decisive fight took place in the forest of Swiepwald, where the Prussian 7th Division was holding its position against the Austrian 2nd and 4th Corps. The bore is unfortunately very worn, and rifling can no longer be seen. On the other side, the Prussians, armed with Dreyse needle-guns, were ready to face them.
3MM, MANUFACTURED BY SPANDEU, BORE IS FAIR, LIGHT PITTING. Into the breech was placed a paper cartridge. NICE GERMAN M. 1841 DREYSE NEEDLE RIFLE BAYONET: In fine original condition. 21mm inside socket diameter. Last Name: Whiteman. 00 SELLER: First Stop Gun (FFL Dealer) Add To Cart. Being a staple character in the east coast antiques circuit, Kevin originally owned and operated two antique stores from 1992 to 2002. The rifle also comes with a very nice brass muzzle cover. The cartridge consisted of a paper case with 7. The cost of shipment will be Buyer's full responsibility.
The bullet is distinctly smaller than the actual calibre because it does not contact the bore at all. Bidding ended on 5/22/2015. The Dreyse Needle Fire was obsoleted in 1871 with the introduction of Paul Mauser's M1871 bolt action rifle which took what we would think of as conventional brass cased ammunition (10. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. Pitting to metalwork and bruising to stock. On firing, the needle penetrates the powder column and ignites the primer situated at the base of the sabot, this ignites the main charge. Paradoxically, the potential was now fully appreciated by the insightful Prussians who had developed it and relegated the carbine to a subordinate role. During patrols the carbine, being essentially a defensive weapon, was carried attached to the right side of saddle, well out of the way of the all-important sword arm. May 23rd 2015 Premier Firearms Sale. We take all the hassle out of selling your gun.
Mechanically needs work as the firing pin spring is broke. The lock-up is still tight, and the needle-fire locks still function flawlessly. Firstly, the riflemen, followed by the light cavalry, who used the smoothbore cavalry carbine M/1811, converted from flintlock to percussion ignition in 1851. This is a rare opportunity to own a Dreyse needle-fire shotgun—a firearm of historical technological importance! Though these rifles had an advantage in terms of range and muzzle velocity over the Dreyse, their low rate of fire (average of 2-3 shots per minute) gave the Dreyse the advantage, able to fire 6 shots per minute. Description: Serial #21173, 11. Behind this was the gunpowder: due to this configuration, the powder would burn front-to-back. Seller's Information. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot.
Features a 15" barrel. Items You've Viewed Recently Prussian 1857 Dreyse Needle Carbine 15. Like the Dreyse gun, it was loaded with bolt action. The female breech cone allied with the semi-compression chamber was an expedient to shorten the action; this differed from the standard 'long' action with the 'male breech cone' in a number of ways: besides reversing the obturation cones the large air-chamber was not used. Researching more than one vehicle? IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. In the hands of well-trained and highly disciplined troops such as the Prussians, the Dreyse gun proved devastating. NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier).
Carnage at the Battle of Nachod. NO Posting or PM's Allowed. Selling it Yourself. Matchbox Regular Wheels No. SIGHTS - The rear sight-block is dovetailed and fixed into the top of the barrel; far smaller than that of the rifle pattern to reduce weight and minimize injury to the trooper. 5% on the first £20, 000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £20, 000 up to and including £700, 000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700, 000 up to and including £4, 500, 000; and 14. Wood is excellent with no cracks or chips, just a few minor battle bruises. As to the bore: yes, it looks horrible, but the rifling is so strong that the lands can be cleaned up, even if the result is to make the bore 1/10 mm larger.
Even though the Austrians were fighting the majority of the battle on the defensive with almost twice as many soldiers, their losses were even higher than at Nachod. Seller Type:FFL Dealer. Nothing Italian about it, I think. The first was the rate of fire. Friends and Sponsors. 00 (or FREE in-store pick up! ) You have to trust the buyer to pay you, and trust that you're following the law. Dreyse rifle, also called Needle Gun, rifle named for its inventor, Nikolaus von Dreyse.
There were two reasons for this. The stock is one piece and has a distinctive drop with an exaggerated cheek rest on top of the comb to make up the difference. Search for stock images, vectors and videos. The attachment was fairly complicated: the carbine was carried inverted, action down with the muzzle forward while stowed. Swiveling the lever cams the barrels away from the breech face and then pivots them approximately 20 degrees, while pushing the extractor outward. You are 18 or older, you read and agreed to the. By the beginning of 1857, needle firearms were produced with cast-steel barrels as was to become common practice with all Dreyse models, cast steel allowing more exact manufacturing tolerances. A nice and desirable bayonet! In preparation for the formation of a reserve army in 1871, the 3rd Saxon Reiter Regiment were issued with needle carbines, a surviving example of which is described in this article. Manufacturer: Dreyse.