

Pair of Percussion Target Pistols Made for Display at the 1844 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris
Two silver and black pistols, side by side, pointed to the right. The grips are black with an etched design and a silver tip. The barrels and mechanisms are silver with etched designs. The mechanisms include a trigger, hammer, and what appears to be a safety catch. The stocks are curved downward. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 1844
- Medium
- Steel, wood (ebony)
- Culture
- French, Paris
- Dimensions
- 599 × 337 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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