Original 16 Bore Prussian D.B. Needle Fire Shotgun by F. V. DREYSE SÖMMERDA Converted to Center Fire - Circa 1870 Lock Assembly utilizing the M1906

utilizing the M1906

The smaller diameter of the bullet necessitated a more radical change to the existing Model 1863 barrels

AT HUNTER'S CHAPEL NEAR WASHINGTON

The rifle is in overall very nice condition

This set has been in a private collection for nearly forty years

Original 16 Bore Prussian D.B. Needle Fire Shotgun by F. V. DREYSE SÖMMERDA Converted to Center Fire - Circa 1870 Lock Assembly utilizing the M1906Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fascinating antique firearm. It stated life as a high quality Double Barrel 16 bore shotgun using the needle fire system developed by F. V. Dreyse of Sommerda whose Needle fire rifle was used by the Prussian army from the 1840s until 1871. Features sighted barrels signed on the rib and opened by an engraved case hardened rotary underlever, inlaid with a pair of silver lines and silver scrollwork on the