Double-barrel pistol

Description

Inventory number: MNS/1334/S District Museum in Nowy Sącz Time of creation: late 19th century https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/2557 Digitalisation: RDW MIC, Małopolska’s Virtual Museums project Two pistol barrels are arranged vertically, one on top of the other. Initially, over e section measuring approx. 7 cm they are octagonal, then they change into hexagonal ones, to finally become round barrels. The bases of the barrels were decorated with an engraved geometric-floral ornament and the manufacturer’s mark on the barrels: “SCHLEGELMILCH IN OEDENBURG”. The external parts of the caplock mechanism are decorated with an engraved floral ornament. The triggers are surrounded by a brass trigger guard, which reaches up to the tip of the stock. On the trigger guard, oak leaves and initials “C. Ł.” are engraved.