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Wheellock Double Barrel, Double Lock Pistol

ca. 1580
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wheellock Double Barrel, Double Lock Pistol
  • Date: ca. 1580
  • Geography: Augsburg
  • Culture: German, Augsburg
  • Medium: Iron, brass, velvet
  • Dimensions: L. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); L. of upper barrel 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm); L. of lower barrel 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Cal. of upper barrel .48 in. (12.1 mm); Cal. of lower barrel .50 in. (12.7 mm); Wt. 5 lb. 4.7 oz. (2401.2 g)
  • Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1428
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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