32 Cal Dreyse simi auto pistol

beal53

August 21, 2002 20:05

Some years ago a friend sold me a 32 cal German pistol.Its an ugly thing but it still shoots well.
I think by the name that its German made.
If anyone can give me any information and history of this pistol I,d appreciate the info,
Thanks Guys, Bill

Nukem til they glow,,,,,shootem in the dark

Billy J Jones

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  August 21, 2002 21:15

  They do indeed look strange. The pistol was designed by Louis Schmeisser and first appeared on the market in 1907. It was produced by Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik, Sommerda, Germany. It was named the Dreyse after the inventor of the Dreyse needle gun. The only really major change to the pistol during it's manufacturing life was to the internal firing mechanism in 1914 involving the striker and it's spring. The pistol is generally marked "Dreyse Rheinmetall Abt Sommerda" on the left side of the frame, with a monogram "RMF" on the grips. Early models may be found with the inscription "Dreyse Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik Abt Sommerda" while models made during or after 1914, after the company had adopted the shorter name of "Rheinmetall" may not have the word "Dreyse" at all. You can probably date yours pre or post 1914 by the inscription. Production of Dreyse pistols (there was also a 6.35 mm and a 9 mm, all of similar design) ended in 1915. They were still being advertised for sale in the early 1920s, but production never resumed. One in 98% original condition is worth approx. $195.

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  beal53

  August 22, 2002 14:32

  Thats was quick and really informative,,,Thanks alot Der Gebirgsjager.You,re a real gent for the reply.
  Neukem til yhey glow,,,,,,,shootem in the dark
  
  Billy J Jones

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