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Double-Barrel Revolving Flintlock Pocket Pistol

A work made of steel, wood, and ivory.
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  • A work made of steel, wood, and ivory.

Date:

c. 1650/60

Artist:

Lock signed Henri Suber
French, Marseilles 17th century

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Henri Suber

Title

Double-Barrel Revolving Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Place

France (Artist's nationality:)

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1645–1665

Medium

Steel, wood, and ivory

Dimensions

L. 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.) Barrel L. 12.7 cm (5 in.) Wt. 1 lb. 2 oz. Caliber .46

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2332

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