The first bolt-action military rifle adopted by a major power, giving Prussia a decisive advantage in the 1866 Austro-Prussian War. The needle-fire ignition system was revolutionary, allowing prone loading that muzzleloaders could not match. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 15.4mm Dreyse Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1841, Germany Weight: 10 oz Overall length: 67" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service