Reader Ben was somewhat undecided whether he should submit this or not, but the above weapon (while predating the Victorian era significantly) does display an amazing level of craftmanship. It’s a double-barreled wheel-lock pistol of the 1500′s, and this, along with a 1800′s flintlock pistol pair and an engraved colt revolver, really are beautiful examples of the engravers art. Seems peculiar that such amazing ornamentation has always been added to weapons – from carved bone knife handles, to gold-plated submachine guns. It puts into perspective though, the ornateness of Steampunk props, and how leaving any square inch un-engraved or unadorned could well be seen as a wasted opportunity!