A percussion pistol, Klawitter in Herzberg, circa 1830. A heavy octagonal, twist Damascus barrel with microgroove rifling in 14 mm calibre. Dovetailed brass front sight, adjustable rear sight. There is a gold-inlaid signature "Klawitter in Herzberg" on top of the barrel, with gold-filled marks between inlaid scroll decorations behind it. Finely engraved tang. The lockplate shows remnants of colour case hardening, fine vine engraving, and gold-filled marks. Cock has a folding buffer. Set trigger. Walnut half stock with checkered grips. Engraved iron furniture wi,

---

Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

---

Size: 3772px × 1607px
Location:
Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 19th, arm, arms, century, civil, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, fire, firearm, firearms, gun, guns, handgun, handguns, handheld, heavy, herzberg, klawitter, object, objects, percussion, pistol, stills, weapon, weapons