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Selbstlade-Pistole Dreyse, Modell 1907

Selbstlade-Pistole Dreyse, Modell 1907

Description

Designed by Louis Schmeisser it is an unusual design in that when slide was cranked the major front part laid on top of the fixed barrel. The smaller rear section of slide formed the breech block - lying behind the barrel enclosed by slab-sided casings at rear of frame. Used by German army during World War One. This example has pre-war proof marks and early type text, but also arabic stampings suggesting export (to Turkey?) Also has no trademark cut into wood grips

Marks and Stamps: (L side of body) DREYSE Rheinische Metallwaaren- & Maschinenfabrik AP.T. SOMMERDA' Crown over 'N' proof marks Arabic Stampings (also on R side) (Top of breech) Serial No

Specifications

Accession Number: 90 Period of Use: 1910 - 1945s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: First World War
Country of Origin: Germany Type Date: 1907
Manufacturer: Rheinische Metallwaaren- & Maschinenfabriken, Sommerda Serial Number: 129262
Manufacture Date: Unknown 1907-14? Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm (0.32 acp)
Weight: 710g Length Overall: 160mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel: 93mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 71687

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