Previously manufactured by Rheinische Metallwaren und Machinenfabrik, located in Sommerda, Germany.
DREYSE Models
7.65mm/.32 ACP cal., 8 shot, 3 1/2 in. barrel, blue, fixed sights, hard rubber grips. Mfg. 1907-14.
9mm Para. cal., mfg. 1912-1915. Production estimated at 1,000 pistols, usually found in the 12xx-13xx ser. no. range. Seldom encountered.
.25 ACP cal., 6 shot, 2 in. barrel, blue, fixed sights, hard rubber grips. Mfg. 1912-15.
7.65mm (.32 ACP) cal., 18 3/4 in. barrel, staggered box 6-9 shot mag., used mostly for small game hunting, earlier rifles can be found with full "Rheinmetall" and "Dreyse" markings, and later rifles do not have markings, most have sporter stocks, some have military type stocks with cheekpieces and full forends to near the muzzle, other markings may include European sporting goods dealers and various police agencies, including the South American police. Mfg. 1907-circa 1913.