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Wheellock Hunting Pistol with Sword Grip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a hunting pistol with a sword grip, featuring an intricately designed metal body with a brown wooden or leather grip. The pistol has a long barrel and a distinctive wheel-shaped mechanism on the side, characteristic of a wheellock. The grip is adorned with a short, curved metal piece resembling a sword hilt. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of 16th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
South German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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