2717514. FIRE NEEDLE GUN, German, Dreyse's patent, mid 19th century, serial number 5788.
Parlor rifle with Dreyse's patent from about 1835 with rotating chamber for paper cartridges. Half stock, barrel marked Cal .34. Length approx. 90 cm.
Minor wear, mechanically functional at the time of inscription.
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