A percussion pistol by Carl Pirko
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Vienna, Round, smoothbore, 18 mm cal barrel with thin frame at the base and mark 'CP' for Carl Pirko, foresight; tang engraved with floral motifs. Forward spring lock engraved en suite, faceted and engraved piston holder. Wooden full stock with checkered butt, brass trigger guard engraved with trophies and floral motifs. Articulated, iron ramrod. length 36.5 cm.