Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 324

A Prussian 15.4mm Model 1854 Dreyse 'Needle Gun' service rifle (Pikenbüsche Zündnabelbüsche), serial

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £3528

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Description

A Prussian 15.4mm Model 1854 Dreyse 'Needle Gun' service rifle (Pikenbüsche Zündnabelbüsche), serial number 7846, barrel 30 in., back sight with two opposed sets of two folding leaves, single loading bolt action marked with a eagle and dated 1860, full stock with brass barrel bands and trigger guard with finger rest extension, butt plated marked 'T.A.' over '18', complete with its combination bayonet and cleaning rod retained by a sprung catch in the upper barrel band. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(123.8cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection