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Two decorative wheellock pistols, 2nd half of...

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Two decorative wheellock pistols, 2nd half of the 20th century Smooth brass barrel in 14.5 mm caliber, spring-loaded pivoting hammer, transversely fluted steel wheel with square and decorated brass cover, pan, intact ignition hole, movable trigger, lacquered wooden stock (rubbed) with brass fittings, bronzed iron ramrod firmly attached. There is also an example with smooth iron barrel in 13.5 mm caliber, pivoting hammer and longitudinally fluted steel wheel with square, pan slide, intact ignition hole, movable trigger, stained wooden stock (cracks, repairs) with richly decorated iron mountings, bronzed iron ramrod firmly in place. Also two bovine horn powder horns with wooden bases and stoppers. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Length of the pistols 53 and 51 cm. Very decorative, with movable parts. Condition: II