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Pair of Miquelet Pistols

A work made of steel, brass, walnut, and flint.
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  • A work made of steel, brass, walnut, and flint.

Date:

1760/80

Artist:

Spanish; Ripoll

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Pair of Miquelet Pistols

Place

Ripoll (Object made in:)

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1770–1790

Medium

steel, brass, walnut, and flint

Dimensions

L. 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.) Wt. 2 lb. 2 oz. Caliber .72

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2911a-b

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