The world first bolt-action military rifle. Used a needle to pierce the paper cartridge and strike the primer. Decisive Prussian advantage in 1866 Austro-Prussian War. Foundation of modern bolt-action design. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 154mm Needle Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1841, Germany Weight: 157 oz Overall length: 55" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector