These pistols were manufactured in Europe likely for sale within the Ottoman Empire. The barrels have "crown/C" proof/inspection marks, and the first pistol's barrel also has "HL" and "FM" on the bottom. The inside of the forends have "SH." The smoothbore barrels also have silver and gold wire inlays in bands and scroll patterns and blade front sights, and the locks and upper tangs have wire inlay accented scroll engraving. The upper tangs also have the notch rear sights. The furniture has hallmarks and is chased with martial motifs including anchors on the pommel caps and crescent moon elements. The stocks have silver wire inlaid scrolls, silver wedge escutcheons, and silver floral accents. The nicely figured case has silver oak branch, olive branch, crescent moon, and star designs inside the lid and a compliment of loading and maintenance equipment with ornate sculpting of the metal and spiral carved handles.

Very fine with 75% plus original brown finish on the barrel, some bright original case colors in protected areas and otherwise faded original case colors, aged patina on the silver, mix of golden and silver coloration on the furniture, and general light wear such as some minor dings and scratches mainly on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is good and has mild storage wear including a crack across the lid, and the accessories are very good and have mild storage wear.

See "A." Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Very fine with 75% plus original brown finish on the barrel, bright original case colors remaining in some protected areas and faded original case colors on the balance, aged patina on the silver, blend of golden and silver tone on the furniture, and general light wear such as some minor dings and scratches . Mechanically excellent.