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Double-Barreled, Double-Wheellock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-Barreled, Double-Wheellock Pistol by Hans Stopler. The firearm has a dark-colored wooden grip and a silver-colored metal body. The barrel is long and slender with an engraved design. There are two separate barrels, one on top of the other. The firearm has two large round mechanisms on the side, likely the wheellocks. There are various small metal components and springs attached to the body. The butt of the firearm is rounded and silver with a black section underneath. The background of the image is gray. Overall, the firearm appears to be an antique or historical piece.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
Steel, copper, gold, leather
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
599 × 387 px
Museum record:
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