437 – SCARCE GERMAN DREYSE MODEL 1862 INFANTRY NEEDLE RIFLE

437 – SCARCE GERMAN DREYSE MODEL 1862 INFANTRY NEEDLE RIFLE: In very good general condition. 15.43mm caliber. Fine metal with a light and smooth age patina. Good markings. Bolt with matching serial number. The internal cocking and needle housing has a different number. Original cleaning rod. Brass mounted. Unit marked on butt plate. Excellent action with full intact needle. Very good somewhat dirty bore with excellent rifle (might clean-up to much better).  Very good and sound stock with normal handling marks and a few plugged worm holes on the butt area. A desirable Imperial German needle rifle! Free shipping.