Pair of Flintlock Pistols

Italian, Brescia

ca. 1740

Not on view

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Title: Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Date: ca. 1740
Geography: Brescia
Culture: Italian, Brescia
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut), silver, gold
Dimensions: 47.23.1; L. 19 5/8 in. (49.9 cm); L. of barrel 13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm); Cal. .62 in. (15.6 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 8.6 oz. (1151 g); 47.23.2; L. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); L. of barrel 13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm); Cal. .64 in (16.3 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 8.6 oz. (1151 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1947
Object Number: 47.23.1-2
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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