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Dreyse model 1907
Field Stripping

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Dreyse1907Pa1.gif (4828 bytes) To disassemble: Remove magazine and clear chamber. Open action by pushing frame latch (33), on end of frame, to right and lifting up barrel extension (9) as shown. The gun will not come apart as it is hinged by a screw above the trigger guard.
Dreyse1907Pa2.gif (4364 bytes) To avoid injuring knuckles it is best to clamp barrel  extension of pistol in vise to simplify removal of slide. Depress recoil spring follower (8) with blade of small screwdriver until lug on follower clears notch in slide. Lift up serrated end of slide as shown, then ease follower off barrel, remembering it is under extremely heavy spring tension.
Dreyse1907Pa3.gif (4681 bytes) After recoil spring follower (8) and recoil spring (7) have been removed, push slide back as far as possible. Lift serrated portion and slide it free of barrel extension.
Dreyse1907Pa4.gif (4688 bytes) To remove firing pin (4) first lift out extractor (2), then rotate bolt head (3) as shown until rounded portion is free of retaining cut in slide. It may be necessary to tap the bolt head with a soft hammer to start it.