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Combination Dagger with Flintlock Pistol

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Combination Dagger with Flintlock Pistol
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Turkish
  • Medium: Steel, silver, gold, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 18 3/4 in. (47.63 cm); Cal. .50 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1051 g)
  • Classification: Combination Weapons
  • Credit Line: Gift of Charles M. Schott Jr., 1917
  • Object Number: 19.53.45
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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