Dreyse Model 1907 .32 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol | Early Commercial German WWI-Era Sidearm
This early-production Dreyse Model 1907 was manufactured between 1907 and 1915 by Rheinische Metallwaaren- & Maschinenfabrik in Sömmerda, Germany. Known for its telescoping slide that shrouds the fixed barrel and its reliable simple-blowback action, the Model 1907 served German officers and rear-echelon troops through both World Wars. Crown N nitro proofs and the bold right-side Dreyse legend confirm its commercial origin, making this piece attractive to collectors seeking a historically significant, mechanically distinctive pistol.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light finish wear and small blemishes are visible on the blued surfaces, consistent with age and service. Checkered hard-rubber grips remain sound with clear RMF monograms.
What’s Included
- Original leather flap holster for Dreyse Model 1907
- Two 6-round steel magazines with witness holes
The pistol features a heel-style magazine release and an internal hammer with an external cocking indicator that provides clear visual and tactile status feedback. A manual safety lever adds an additional layer of control.
Its 3.6-inch fixed barrel is surrounded by a telescoping sleeve slide, an innovative design by Louis Schmeisser that keeps the bore aligned and aids reliability. Front grasping serrations make slide manipulation straightforward even with the shortened profile.
The carbon-steel frame and slide retain much of their original blued finish. Crown N proof marks on both slide and frame testify to pre-WWI German commercial proofing standards.
Black checkered hard-rubber grips bearing the RMF monogram remain crisp, and a fixed lanyard ring at the rear of the grip frame reflects the military and police applications of this model.
Weighing about 1 lb 9 oz unloaded, the Model 1907 balances well in hand while offering a 6 + 1 capacity of .32 ACP, making it a compact yet historically rich sidearm.