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Flintlock Pistol

John Hall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Flintlock Pistol by John Hall: A side-view image of a flintlock pistol with a brown wooden grip and gold-colored metal components. The grip has an intricate design at the bottom, and the trigger guard is made of metal. A metal piece runs along the bottom of the barrel. The hammer is cocked back. The barrel and other metal parts have a gold finish. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1771–72
Medium:
Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver
Culture:
British, London
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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