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Pair of Flintlock Box-Lock Pistols with Bayonets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols, positioned one above the other. The handles are made of dark brown wood with a curved shape and silver caps at the ends. The metal parts are predominantly gold and silver, featuring intricate engravings. Each pistol has a bayonet attached. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
hallmarked for 1782–83
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut), silver, brass
Culture
British, Birmingham, and Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette