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A new acquisition for the Arsenal of Argghhh!

A Dreyse M1907 semi-auto in 7.65mm Auto (.32ACP). Used as a limited-standard sidearm by the Germans in WWI. A design by Hugo Schmeisser, it's an interesting approach.

The Castle Armory's Dreyse M1907 pistol

Many caps will be busted this afternoon. More on that, and the pistol, later.

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Hmmm.... Noll lists S.B. as Seebataillon in his book on Imperial regimentals. Nice piece, if ugly in the 'Jeep pick-up' way... heh
 
So imagine, you're a lowly leutnant, and waiting to get issued a pistol. As the line slowly moves forward, other leutnants return past you with Lugers and Broomhandle Mausers. When you finally get to the head of the line, the quartermaster hands you a Dreyse. It's going to take more than one beer to get over that disappointment, I do believe. Pat
 
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