Combat Cutlery

“The knife, fork and spoon shown in the picture all have built-in flintlock pistols.

These weapons carry the maker’s mark F X RICHTER IN REICHEBERG and date from about 1715. The pistol frames are in bronze gilt, and the lockwork is unusual because it is entirely external.”

- Douglas Self
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