This rifles is marked "Soemmerda ND/F.G. Mod. 60" on the let side of the action. The right side of the action is marked "1862" and "1868", and the top of the barrel is marked "Stahl" at the breech. There are various proofmarks throughout and the matching serial number on many of the components. It is fitted with a full length straight wrist walnut stock with mostly brass furniture. A soldier trained to use a Dreyse rifle is said to have been able to fire five shots for every shot their muzzle loading opponents could fire.