Rare Dreyse 12 mm caliber single-shot needle pistol, swivel-barrel mechanism, barrel engraved on top with "F. v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA" and on frame with "cal: d.Zdsp: 0.44, 181 mm rifled barrel, with muzzle bead, cocked by opening key under the barrel, waxed walnut frame and brass pommel, traces of use to the wood, oxidation, original tanning, LT 330 mm, n° 13053, 19th century German manufacture (circa 1835/1840), category D § e.

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