Antique Dryse Needlefire Double Barrel Shotgun
- Category
- Firearms Shotguns
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Double-barreled
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- (other)
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
Dreyse Needlefire Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Slide Opening Side by Side Shotgun.
Calibre: d Schlusssp: 0.71 (it is my understanding that the approximate equivalent would be a 12 gauge).
Barrel stamped "v. Dreyse Sommerda". Has ram rod and includes some original accessories and presumably a custom made wooden case likely from the period (lined with velvet, and locked via skeleton key).
I believe it dates to the 1870s and is in overall good condition; however, it does appear that the stock has been repaired at some point. Has a horn trigger guard and some scroll work. There is an engraving of a turkey on the bottom of the under lever. Bore is in very good condition and appears to be rifled.
Located in Mission. Open to reasonable offers (no trades please). I can send more pictures at request or arrange a time to view.
