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Dreyse Dreyse Needle Gun 15.43mm 61-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

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World's first bolt-action military rifle; the needle-fire ignition system was revolutionary.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: 15.43mm

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1841, Germany

Weight: 10.25 oz

Overall length: 55"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collecting