Bidspirit auction | Pair of Percussion pistols by

Pair of Percussion pistols by A. Gutwirth, Louny - Octagonal slightly swamped barrels of 12 mm calibre with eight grooves and with engraved geometric and floral decoration near the muzzle and in the area of the breeches, inlaid with silver bands near the patent breechblocks. Both with dovetailed silver front sight. Steel adjustable rear sights on the tangs wchich are numbered '1' and '2', rich floral engraved and signated 'A. G. in Laun'. Percussion locks decorated throughout with fine floral engraving. Half walnut stocks with chequered butts. Richly engraved steel furniture. Bohemia, Louny, 1st half of the 19th century, length of both pistols 39 cm. Condition 2+