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Wheellock Pistol

A work made of steel, iron, fruitwood, and staghorn.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel, iron, fruitwood, and staghorn.

Date:

1567

Artist:

I. (possibly Hans) Gender (German,1567—1568?)
Nuremberg

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Master I G

Title

Wheellock Pistol

Place

Nuremberg (Object made in:)

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1567

Medium

Steel, iron, fruitwood, and staghorn

Dimensions

L. 63.8 cm (25 1/8 in.) Barrel L. 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.) Wt. 3 lb. 9 oz. Caliber .44

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2277

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