Most famous for it's use in the Dreyse Rifle, this revolver applies the needle-fire concept on a smaller scale. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "v. DREYSE SOMMERDA." on the top strap, "cal:0,35 12 Gran Pulv:" on the right side, light scroll engraving on the sides and bottom, and silver wire scroll inlay on the bolt housing. The cylinder is not completely bored through, instead having a small hole in the rear face for each chamber, and would be front loaded with a combustible paper cartridge using a detachable ramming tool (not included). When fired, the needle extends nearly 5/8 of an inch to pass through the hole, puncture the cartridge and strike an enclosed mercury primer, igniting the charge and incinerating the cartridge. Fitted with a contoured one-piece checkered grip with a lanyard ring on the butt.

Fine, with 50% of the bright original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, particularly on the underside of the barrel, along with some mild pitting and handling marks. The silver inlay has taken on a well aged patina. A small patch of filler is visible on the left side of the grip, with some light dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.