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Excellent Rare Rheinmetall Dreyse Semi-Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Excellent Rare Rheinmetall Dreyse Semi-Automatic Rifle
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Simple blow-back operation identical to the Dreyse pistol. The right side of the barrel and receiver, and the top of the breechblock/bolt are marked with eagle and "crown/N" proof marks. The left side of the receiver is marked "Rhienmetall" and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm. Dovetail beaded blade front and fixed rear sights. Receiver has a 5-round detachable box magazine, serrated bolt, and quick breakdown button on the left side of the frame. Mounted with a checkered walnut Schnabel-tipped forearm and round knob pistol grip stock, with sling swivels and a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.
BBL: 18 3/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 1782
Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 90% slightly faded original blue finish with some thinning to a smooth plum patina. The wood is also excellent with a few overall scattered minor dings and handling marks, and crisp checkering. Clear markings. Mechanically excellent.