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Pair of Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols

Daniel Moore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols, side by side, oriented with the butts facing left. The grips are made of dark brown wood, with a decorative metal cap at the butt end. The metal components are silver-colored, exhibiting signs of wear and aging. Each pistol features a long barrel with three distinct rings near the breech and another ring near the muzzle. The cocking mechanism is positioned on top of the barrel, and each pistol has a trigger and a ring for the finger. The background of the image is a uniform gray color. The title of the piece is "Pair of Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols" and the artist is "Daniel Moore".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760–80
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut), silver
Culture
British, London
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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