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Pair of Forsyth Patent Third Model Sliding Primer Pistols

Alexander John Forsyth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark-colored, old pistols side by side, pointing to the right. Both have curved grips with a ribbed texture on the lower part and smooth on the upper part. The bottom of each grip is rounded and capped with a small metal piece. The metal parts are dark with some lighter areas. Each pistol has a hammer and a trigger. The top pistol's hammer is raised; the bottom pistol's hammer is lowered. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1828
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut), silver
Culture
British, London
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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