A splendid air pistol with a Girandoni action, Joseph Oesterlein, Vienna, circa 1840. Octagonal swamped barrel with twelve groove rifling in mm calibre. Silver-inlaid flowery vines on the top of the breech along with the signature "Jos. Oesterleinsche Fabrique". Side mounted tube magazine with a silver-inlaid indicator arrow. Lock plate and cock bear floral engravings, with "in Wien" inlaid in silver on the lockplate. Fire gilded, engraved brass receiver with an eagle in relief in a medallion on the back and the number "1" in front of it. Walnut forearm wit,

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