This pistol is similar in overall layout to others identified as belonging to the Trabants (bodyguards)/Electoral Guard of Prince Christian II, Elector of Saxony, in the late 16th century and early 17th century (c. 1590-1610) and found in the Saxon Electoral Armories collections in Dresden. Some pistols of this style are also known that are identified as having been owned by other elite Saxon families. The "pear" shaped pommel and ornamentation style is similar to other identified pieces in renowned international collections. Note, for example, the pair by Simon Helbig and Hans Fleischer in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art which have very similar overall layouts and use the same trigger reset spring arrangement. The floral roundels and other stag inlays along the stock are also very similar to those on other Saxon pistols. This pistol is somewhat unusual in that the inlays are entirely floral and geometric whereas often faces or animals are included. The barrel and lock both have deep "VF/lion rampant" maker's marks. The gilded wheel cover has birds and floral patterns. The barrel also has a cannon style muzzle, engraved bands, ribs and three spherical cutouts on the mid-section, and light engraving accents.

Very good as professionally totally restored with a combination of original and replacement parts including the dog and dog spring. Most of the iron remains fairly bright with light surface pitting and oxidation. The wheel cover has attractive aged patina. The replacement stock is fine and has minimal marks and scratches throughout and some slight flaking at the edge of the lock inlet. The smaller mechanisms function properly, but the wheel has not been tested.