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DREYSE Semi-Automatic 6.35mm SELF DEFENSE Type IIB VEST POCKET Pistol C&R Small Conceal & Carry Semi-Auto Pistol Made Circa 1910
Guns International #: 102061338 Seller's Inventory #: 227097
Category: Military Pistols - German - Handguns - German Pistols
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State: Missouri
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Description:
DREYSE Semi-Automatic 6.35mm SELF DEFENSE Type IIB VEST POCKET Pistol C&R
Small Conceal & Carry Semi-Auto Pistol Made Circa 1910
Here we present a C&R Dreyse Type IIB Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol, made circa 1912-1919 in Sömmerda, Germany. The Waffenfabrik von Dreyse was founded around 1841 to manufacture the famous Dreyse Needle gun for the Prussian Army, and they also made needle-pistols and caplock revolvers. The Dreyse Factory went into decline after the German Army adopted the Mauser in 1872. After 1901 the Dreyse company was owned by the Rheinische Metallwaaren & Maschinenfabrik company (RM&M, later known as Rheinmetall), located in the town of Sömmerda in Thuringia, Germany. RM&M used the Dreyse name for their small arms.
The Dreyse Vest Pocket pistol was patented in Great Britain in 1910 by Louis Schmeisser. The British patent states that a German patent had been applied for on September 8,1909. Production of the Dreyse Vest Pocket may have begun late in 1909, after the German patent was filed. The Deutsche Waffenfabrik Georg Knaak catalogue of 1910 does not picture the Dreyse Vest Pocket but does list a seven-shot 6.35mm Dreyse. It may be that the gun was so new when the catalogue was in preparation that no image of it was available. Production ended with the end of World War I, though guns continued to be sold from stock until well after the war.
There are two variants of the Type II. The IIA variant retains the scallops on the top of the slide and barrel. The IIA may be the scarcest variant, though it’s not know for certain. It may have been made simply to use up left-over parts from the Type I. The IIB variant eliminates the scallops and is the most common variant of the Dreyse Vest Pocket pistol. It is estimated that nearly 95% of all Dreyse Vest Pocket pistols are of the Type IIB variety.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape. Both grips contain an average amount of handling. Legible markings. “Crown/N” is marked on the right frame and slide.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 2-1/4 inches.
Caliber: 6.35mm auto
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1000
#227097
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes