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Flintlock Swivel-Breech Longrifle

David Boyer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Longrifle with flintlock mechanism and swivel breech, made by David Boyer. The stock is made of wood with a dark stain and features intricate gold inlays. The rifle has a brass or gold plate on the side of the stock, near the butt. The plate is decorated with engravings. The barrel is long and slender, with gold bands. The flintlock mechanism is visible, featuring a hammer and frizzen. The rifle's trigger guard is gold with a curved shape. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The rifle is positioned at an angle, with the butt end pointing to the left. The overall design of the rifle suggests it is a high-quality, decorative piece.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830–40
Medium:
Steel, wood (curly maple, hickory), brass, silver
Culture:
American, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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