Miquelet Gun

Balkan; barrel, Italian

19th century; barrel, 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Miquelet Gun
Date: 19th century; barrel, 17th century
Culture: Balkan; barrel, Italian
Medium: Wood, steel, mother-of-pearl, colored stones
Dimensions: L. 58 in. (147.3 cm); L. of barrel 44 1/8 in. (112.1 cm); Cal. .70 in. (17.8 mm); Wt. 7 lb. 7.5 oz. (3386 g)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Miquelet
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2136
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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