Octagonal barrels, blued (at a later date?), with rifled, matt bores in 11 mm calibre. The upper sides of the barrels with signature "A.V. Lebeda in Prag" finely inlaid in gold, behind it number "1" and "2", respectively. The base of the barrels lightly inlaid in gold. Engraved tangs with adjustable rear sight and repeated numbers. Locks profusely decorated with finely engraved flowers and tendrils, depiction of a dog. Repeated signature in two parts. Carved walnut half stocks with engraved iron furniture, remnants of colour case hardening. Butt caps with small gold inlays. The stock of no. 2 with repair in the trigger area on the right. Comes with a matching, two-storeyed case lined with velvet and appointed with complete accessories. Length of each pistol 41 cm, dimensions of case 47.5 x 25 x 10 cm.Anton Vinzent Lebeda (1797 - 1857), gunsmith in Prague from 1822 onwards, became purveyor to the court in 1852.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
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