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Flintlock Pistol

Gio Borgognone

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a flintlock pistol with a wooden grip and metal components. The grip is made of dark brown wood, curved and contoured to fit comfortably in a hand. The butt of the grip is silver with an ornate etched design. The metal components are silver and feature intricate engravings. The barrel is long and slender, made of silver-colored metal. The gun has a flintlock mechanism at the top. The background is dark grey and black, with a vignette effect that draws attention to the pistol. The overall design suggests an antique firearm, attributed to Gio Borgognone.

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900 × 559 px
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