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Vereinsgewehr 1857

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A number were converted to the Dreyse needle fire breech-loading bolt-action system in 1867, and became known as Model 1857/67.
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rifles use a sight with the scale below, from 200 yards (180 m) to 1,000 yards (910 m), constructed by
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Rifles from Hesse on the one hand and Baden and Württemberg on the other hand can be distinguished by their
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910 metres (1,000 yd) (Baden and Württemberg sights), 1,100 metres (1,200 yd) (Hesse sights)
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was, with minor modifications in the sights, adopted by all three states; pistols and
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construction of Swiss model, i.e. there was no loading position of the hammer.
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sight with the scale above, max. 1,200 yards (1,100 m), after
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Index

Vereinsgewehr
Rifled musket
Württemberg
Baden
Hesse
Württemberg
Baden
Hesse
Austro-Prussian War
Königlich Württembergische Gewehrfabrik
Suhl
Barrel
Cartridge
Minié ball
Caliber
Action
Caplock
Muzzle-loaded
Baden
Hesse
Württemberg
corps
Musket Model 1777 corrigé
line infantry
carbines
cavalry
Jäger
percussion lock
rear sights
Jäger

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