Pair of Percussion Pistols by A. Gutwirth, Louny/Pair of Percussion Pistols by A. Gutwirth, Louny

Octagonal rifled barrels of 12 mm calibre fitted with eight grooves with engraved geometric and floral decoration near the muzzle and in the area of the chambers, inlaid with silver bands near the bottom bolts. Flies silver, sliding in herringbone. Steel adjustable visor on the tongue of the bottom screws, markings '1' and '2', rich floral engraving and signature 'A. G. in Laun'. Percussion locks decorated throughout with fine floral engraving. Half walnut handles, handles with fine herringbone. Richly engraved steel garniture. Bohemia, Louny, 1st half of the 19th century, length of both pistols 39 cm. Condition 2+

Octagonal rifled barrels of 12 mm calibre fitted with eight grooves with engraved geometric and floral decoration near the muzzle and in the area of the chambers, inlaid with silver bands near the bottom screws. Flies silver, sliding in herringbone. Steel adjustable visor on the tongue of the bottom screws, markings '1' and '2', rich floral engraving and signature 'A. G. in Laun'. Percussion locks decorated throughout with fine floral engraving. Half walnut handles, handles with fine herringbone. Richly engraved steel garniture. Bohemia, Louny, 1st half of the 19th century, length of both pistols 39 cm. Condition 2+