Flintlock Pistol

Turkish or Balkan

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Flintlock Pistol
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Turkish or Balkan
Medium: Steel, wood, silver
Dimensions: L. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm); L. of barrel 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Cal. .58 in (14.7 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.9 oz. (791 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2248
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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