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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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