9/28/22 - This is a nice example of a rare Dreyse Model 1907 stamped with RFV No3685 manufactured in 1921 for the REICHSFINANZ-VERWALTUNG - Reich Finance Administration - which was subordinate to the Reich Finance Ministry during the Weimar Republic. The pistol was issued to Customs – House Officers - both mounted on horses and on foot. (This pistol had nothing to do with the RFV under the Third Reich.) Out of over 100 Dreyse 1907s listed on page 184 of the “Central Powers Pistols” book, only 5 are RFV marked. This exact pistol is also listed in the Jan Stills Luger Forum “Dreyse Database” so it is well documented there and with only 21 RFVs contained out of a 704 Dreyse 1907 database, these RFVs are
as scarce as hen’s teeth.
The pistol has all matching numbers and has the proper Crown /N test proofs. The gun has retained about 92% of its original finish. Most of the wear is on the left side of the muzzle, where there is a small area of pitting and oxidation. Minor freckling on the grip straps. Comes with slightly worn period-correct grips and one proper magazine. The bore has strong rifling, but there is light freckling here and there. Fully functional and mechanically sound.
