An M 1862 needle-fire rifle
An M 1862 needle-fire rifle
Caliber 15.4 mm, serial number “7281,” breech replaced, rest of the rifle matches the serial number. Blued barrel with four rifling grooves and a bright bore with a well-defined rifling/field profile; on the top, a front sight matching the serial number with two flaps; markings and the designation “Stahl” in front of the chamber. The cartridge case also bears markings: on the left, a slightly worn manufacturer’s mark—an eagle with “Spandau”; below it, the model designation “B.G.Mod:62”; on the right, the years “1870” and “1872.” Refurbished walnut full stock (with pressure marks), butt stamped on the right, iron/brass fittings, with the regimental stamp “66.R.5.128.” on the butt plate. Iron cleaning rod/unloading rod (fixed in place). Length 136 cm.
Condition: II
An M 1862 needle-fire rifle
Caliber 15.4 mm, serial number “7281,” breech replaced, rest of the rifle matches the serial number. Blued barrel with four rifling grooves and a bright bore with a well-defined rifling/field profile; on the top, a front sight matching the serial number with two flaps; markings and the designation “Stahl” in front of the chamber. The cartridge case also bears markings: on the left, a slightly worn manufacturer’s mark—an eagle with “Spandau”; below it, the model designation “B.G.Mod:62”; on the right, the years “1870” and “1872.” Refurbished walnut full stock (with pressure marks), butt stamped on the right, iron/brass fittings, with the regimental stamp “66.R.5.128.” on the butt plate. Iron cleaning rod/unloading rod (fixed in place). Length 136 cm.
Condition: II
