Dreyse 6.35mm Vest Pocket Auto
Does anyone know how to field strip one of these? I can get the rear sight/lever/latch thing lifted up. Now what? Don't want to force anything. I'm stumped. Terry.
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This is a quote that I got out of my references, it might make more sense to you as you got the pistol in front of you.
"Rear sight is lifted, the rib is pulled back and the pistol can be disassembled. The barrel is detachable and held by a special lug, connected with the slide."
The above quote seems to have been translated into English from some foreign language?
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When you pull the rib back are you also pressing down on the disassembly latch located at the rear left hand side of the frame?
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I've been trying to get the rib to move, but to no avail. Just gave it another dose of Kroil, maybe it's gummed up with who knows what sort of 90 year old gunk. The only thing at the left rear of the frame is the safety, it doesn't seem to be a factor. Still stumped. Thanks for the input, guys. 0 -
Does anyone know if that takes down like the dreyse 1907 if so I
have the specs to take it apart[url][/url]BIGBUCK4570@AOL.COM[:D]
LET MY BIG 50 DO THE TALKIN FOR ME!!!!!!!0 -
No, they're different. 0 -
assuming you did an internet search for site(s) with that model as their interest/content????
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0 -
Had a little time so I did a search and could not find any instructions.
You might want to try a gun smith, especially one with a large reference library.
Depending on condition you have a $400+ pistol there so you want to go easy on things.
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Okay, it took a phone call to my dealer friend Rudi in Bern, Switzerland but this is how the pistol is supposed to be taken down: Both the front and rear sights are attched to a rib on the top of the slide. After you check to insure the pistol is unloaded you grab the rear sight and pull it up and back against the spring tension on the rib and it should disengage itself allowing you to completely witdraw the rib from the slide. Now hold the pistol upside (muzzel) down by its butt in your right hand and by drawing back the slide with your left hand's fingers the barrel should drop out and land in the palm of your left hand. When the barrel is removed the entire slide can be taken of by pushing it forward off the frame and the recoil spring and guide rod can also be removed. According to Rudi: "If he is taking the pistol apart further he invites disaster". If Herr Rudi says this will work then I take it as gospel!
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Thank you very much, I didn't expect anyone to make calls to Europe. I have tried all possible manipulations, incantations, and gyrations. It's stuck. I suspect solidified former lubricant is the culprit; will try further solvent soaking. It is an interesting piece, the stock panels are replacements made of bone, nicely done. Old world machining, the only markings are "DREYSE" on the slide, crown N proofs, and the serial number. 0 -
Hi Terry,
Mark Christian's answer may have given you everything you need but I sometimes benefit from a second description. Here's what Robert Balderson says in Collector Handguns, one of my favorite references. He calls it the Dreyse Vest Pocket Pistol Model 2:
Disassembly is accomplished by gently lifting the rear sight and pulling backward to slide the entire sight rib off the gun. The pistol can now be held upside down by the butt, and with the slide withdrawn slightly to the rear, the barrel will drop out and the slide can be removed in the forward direction. Assembly is in reverse order.
Looks like an interesting pistol. Can't wait to own one.
Herb Fredricksen0
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