#if gun-toting can be taken as a friendly gesture

On the odd occasion whilst searching for the vintage romantic, artistic and pornographic portrayals of Victorian or Edwardian gentlemen, I happen across photographs which are instead quite, quite bizarre. I’m at a loss to even hazard a guess why this pair of smart fellows decided on this rather strange pose of most affectionate mutual murder, but it’s well worth passing around for the curiosity value alone!

Also, buttoned boots and buckled leather gaiters. I approve of your footwear wholeheartedly, sirs.