Model of a Miquelet Pistol

German

beginning 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Model of a Miquelet Pistol
Date: beginning 17th century
Culture: German
Medium: Steel, copper alloy (brass), gold
Dimensions: L. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); L. of barrel 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Cal. .15 in (3.8 mm); Wt. 2.2 oz. (62.4 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Miquelet
Credit Line: Gift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926
Object Number: 26.145.363
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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