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Wheellock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wheellock Pistol has a dark brown wooden stock with a flared butt. The metal parts are silver-colored with intricate engravings on the frame and barrel. A silver-colored wheel and mechanism are on top of the gun. The barrel is long and narrow with a gold band at the end. A trigger and hammer are visible. The grip is made of dark wood with a gold band at the base. A small metal piece is on the side of the barrel. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Wood (walnut), steel
Culture
Austrian
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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