A cased pair of percussion pistols with engraved scene of the Tell legend by F. Weiland of Kassel, circa 1840/50The octagonal barrels slightly constricted in the middle with eight-groove rifled bores in 10 mm calibre. Adjustable sights. Engraved "Gussstahlrohr" at the root of the barrels, the signature "F. Weiland in Cassel" inlaid in gold on the top. The locks with finely etched tendrils and repeated signatures, the lock plates featuring scenes from the Tell legend. The shooting of the apple depicted on one lock plate, the murder of the magistrate on the other. The cocks with folding nipple protectors. Adjustable set triggers. The half stocks in walnut, the butts with fine chequering. Finely engraved iron furniture, a depiction of Athena on the trigger guards. Length of each 42 cm. In the associated case of beautifully grained walnut, the edges inlaid in horn and bone. The lid slightly warped, the key and escutcheon have been lost. The interior lined in red velvet, containing a complete set of accessories comprising cleaning rod and ramrod, powder flask, screwdriver, nipple wrench, powder measure and bullet mould. Dimensions of the case 8 x 47 x 27 cm.Friedrich Weiland is documented as a gun maker in Kassel from 1828 to 1861.Condition: II +