Long rifle with stock made of wood, decorated with metal inlays; grip and fore-end intricately carved. Barrel and lock mechanism made of metal, richly adorned with gold inlays and etchings. Wheellock mechanism visible on top. Stock has pronounced cheek rest and flared butt. Trigger guard made of metal, curved and ending in scrollwork. Muzzle end of barrel flares out slightly. Background is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1640–50
- Medium:
- Steel, gold, fruitwood, staghorn, bone
- Culture:
- German, Munich and Augsburg
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 189 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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