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Double-Barreled Wheellock Pistol Made for Emperor Charles V (reigned 1519–56)

Peter Peck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-barreled wheellock pistol with a twisted wooden grip, two large round mechanisms on top, and intricate designs and engravings on the surface. The pistol has a long barrel with a flat rectangular section underneath. The grip is made of dark wood with a twisted design. The mechanisms and barrel are made of metal with a gold color. The background is a solid dark gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1540–45
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood (cherry), staghorn
Culture:
German, Munich
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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