Original Prussian Model 1857 Zundnadel Cavalry Carbine - 15.4mm Dreyse Needle Fire Spanish Militaria Early in World War II

Early in World War II

The barrel carriers were issued in two varieties

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Original Prussian Model 1857 Zundnadel Cavalry Carbine - 15.4mm Dreyse Needle Fire Spanish Militaria Early in World War IIOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are really hard to find! In 1836 JOHANN NIKOLAUS VON DREYSE designed this breech loading cartridge system while the rest of the world were still using muzzleloaders. Adopted by the Prussian Military in 1841 its first notable service was in the May uprisings in Dresden in 1849. Taking a 15. 4mm paper cartridge ignited by a needle projecting from the front of the bolt, the barrel is heavily rifled, with an