Flintlock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Flintlock pistol by an unknown artist. The object is a long-barreled pistol with a flintlock mechanism. The grip is made of silver with an etched design, shaped like a handle with a slight curve. The barrel and other parts of the mechanism are made of metal with a darker finish. The flintlock mechanism is on the left side. The trigger is located under the mechanism. The butt of the grip has a silver cap. The barrel, frame, and grip are decorated with intricate engravings. The background of the image is light gray. The object is positioned horizontally with the barrel pointing to the right. The grip is on the left side of the image. The object casts a slight shadow on the background.