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Old 24th November 2008, 08:06 PM   #1
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Default Probably the finest wheel-lock pistol in existence, dated 1556

The iron parts etched and gilt, the wooden stock completely covered by carved ivory (and I mean ivory) plaques.

At the Jagdschloss (hunting castle) Grunewald near Berlin.

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Old 24th November 2008, 09:05 PM   #2
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very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL
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very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL
I'd make a gracious offer then ...

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