Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
RARE DREYSE SIDE SWING DOUBLE RIFLE.
01-28627 | Cal. 11.5x60R (43 Mauser). | S# 34230.
The 25-3/4″ barrels are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf rear and silver bead front sights. Rear of rib is gold inlaid “F. v. DREYSE SOMMERDA” surrounded by silver inlaid foliate border. Unusual slide forward side swing action is operated by forward pivoting lever that engages slot on bottom of barrels. Moving lever to the rear pulls barrels forward to clear bosses on breech and then slides barrels to the side for loading, in one motion. Needle fire type boxlock action is also cocked by same operating lever and is finely engraved with well cut shaded scroll. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard is horn. One piece round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over engraved steel buttplate with trap that covers space for three cartridges. Stock is made of finely stump figured and lightly marbled European walnut and has point pattern checkering at grip. Toeline is also checkered and is fitted with sling loop matching that on barrels. A leather sling is installed. STATUS: ANTIQUE. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection.
