

Wheellock Pistol
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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