

Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland
The Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, features a long, cylindrical barrel with a silver-colored metal finish. The barrel is adorned with engravings and has a darker metal band at the end. A brown wooden grip is attached to the metal frame, which also features intricate engravings. The grip curves downward at the end and has a silver-colored metal plate. The pistol has a complex mechanism on top, including a hammer and a pan. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 1615
- Medium
- Steel, gold, silver, wood (brazilwood)
- Culture
- Scottish
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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