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Wheellock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wheellock Pistol, crafted by an unknown artist, is a firearm with a predominantly black and gold color scheme. The butt of the pistol curves downward with a bulbous end that is gold with white dots. A long, thin trigger guard is located below the frame. The barrel and frame are mostly black with ornate gold designs throughout. The frame features a heart-shaped design near the center. The wheellock mechanism is visible on the top of the frame near the center. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
Wood, gold, steel, copper, bone
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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