Flintlock Pistol

Lock maker Lock probably by William Green British

ca. 1700–1730

Not on view

The lock and stock of this pistol were made in London around 1720. The engraved barrel, however, bears an earlier Scottish mark, suggesting that if the pistol was not originally mounted with this special barrel it may be a replacement from the pistol’s working life. The barrel dates from ca. 1680–1700, and is engraved with strapwork, foliation, and roses.

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Title: Flintlock Pistol
Lock maker: Lock probably by William Green (British, London, recorded 1718) , or by William Green, British, London, recorded 1723
Date: ca. 1700–1730
Culture: British and Scottish
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut), brass, bronze, iron (?)
Dimensions: L. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); L. of barrel 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Cal. .42 in. (10.7 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 7 oz. (652 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Gift of Charles M. Schott Jr., 1917
Object Number: 19.53.60
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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