Dreyse 1907

[Aragorn243]

I discovered yesterday morning that my Cabela's points had rebounded from the Swiss 1882 revolver purchase last June so we went on a trip to Cabela's yesterday. I had done some looking online and found this little Dresye but wanted to see if there was something local I could pick up. No luck local so called them this morning in Colorado and got more information on it.

I like weird little guns so this fits right in. Looks like the finish has all turned to patina but there isn't much pitting on it anywhere from the photos or the from the guy on the other end of the phone. The grips are different colors and the black one is in rough shape. But the bore is very good and it functions well. No marks on the magazine that he could see. The cocked indicator works well as it's sticking out plain to see.

They processed the points already so I may get it quicker than I thought. But here are their pics.

Best I can tell from research is it was made early in 1916 (58XXX serial #) and is a late 1st pattern pistol. It has the three crown over N proofs but no military acceptance mark.