I Have This Old Gun: Dreyse Needle Rifle
This expert-level entry details the historical significance and technical aspects of the Dreyse Needle Rifle, the first bolt-action, cartridge firearm. It covers Nikolaus von Dreyse's invention, its revolutionary impact on 19th-century warfare, its operational mechanics including the unique cartridge and firing pin system, and its eventual obsolescence. The information is presented with authority from NRA Publications editors.









