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Wheellock Double Barrel, Double Lock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored pistol with two barrels, featuring intricate designs and gold accents. The grip is wrapped in red material and has a silver-colored metal cap at the end. A distinctive feature is the presence of two locks, one for each barrel, positioned side by side near the center of the pistol. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is Wheellock Double Barrel, Double Lock Pistol.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
Iron, brass, velvet
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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