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Percussion Pistol with Case

Alfred Gauvain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a percussion pistol with a case. The pistol has a long barrel and an intricately designed handle and barrel. The handle is curved and made of dark material. A trigger and hammer are visible. The grip has an ornate design at the bottom. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 1844
Medium
Steel, wood (ebony), gold, wood, textile
Culture
French, Paris
Dimensions
599 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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