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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Gun Works of Art: Emperor Franz Ferdinand's over-under flintlock pistol

 

This pistol was produced by gunmaker Bernard Wilhelm Ohligs in 1862-1863 as a gift for Emperor Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and ruler of the Hapsburg Monarchy.

This exquisite pistol is going up for auction by the Rock Island Auction Company, if you are interested, see more here.

Rather than describe this piece of art, I will just provide the pictures.