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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols with brown wooden grips and silver metal components. The grips have a curved shape and gold accents at the ends. The metal parts, including the barrels, locks, and triggers, feature intricate engravings. The locks are positioned on the left side of the barrels. A small lever is visible on the top of each lock. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1760–70
Medium:
Steel, wood, bronze, gold, silver, horn
Culture:
German, Regensburg
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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