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Flintlock Duelling Pistol

Simeon North

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two antique pistols with dark wood grips and metal barrels and mechanisms, shown from above, side by side; one above the other; both with curved handles; metal parts show signs of wear; both have small triggers and springs; barrels are long and thin; stocks have intricate designs. Flintlock duelling pistol by Simeon North.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815–20
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, wood (walnut, hickory), horn
Culture
American, Middletown, Connecticut
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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