“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 ….. (via Combat Cutlery « How to be a Retronaut)
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