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Wheellock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wheellock Pistol, crafted by artist Hans Stopler, is a firearm with a predominantly silver body and wooden stock. The grip features an etched design and is adorned with gold accents along its edges. A distinctive gold ball is situated at the end of the grip. The pistol's mechanism includes a wheel and a hammer. The barrel is long and slender, and the background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1590
Medium:
Steel, wood, ivory
Culture:
German, Saxony
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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