Pair of Wheellock Pistols Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony
Gunsmith Zacharias Herold German
Many similar pistols were made by Dresden gunmakers for the elector's mounted bodyguard. The large spherical pommel facilitated easy withdrawal from a saddle holster. The Saxon ducal arms is on the silver buttplate.
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