Original Rare German Dreyse Zündnadel Füsiliergewehr M/60 Needle Fire Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1862 French Holster though there is some pitting

though there is some pitting on the receiver

the blade length

World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918

indicating a manufacture date of June 1

as well as other markings

Original Rare German Dreyse Zündnadel Füsiliergewehr M/60 Needle Fire Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1862 French Holster though there is some pittingOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are exceedingly hard to find in any condition, especially the long rifles! The German states were apparently very good with "recycling" their obsolete weapons, and did not have any "Colonial Empire" to speak of until after 1884, which is where obsolete weapons were sent by other Colonial powers. We have only had handful of intact Dreyse needle fire guns before, and this is the first example of this type that we