Pair of Wheellock Pistols

German

dated 1584

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Pair of Wheellock Pistols
Date: dated 1584
Culture: German
Medium: Wood (walnut), steel, bone, enamel
Dimensions: 28.100.8; L. 22 in. (55.9 cm); L. of barrel 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm); Cal. 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Wt. 4 lb. 13.6 oz. (2199.9 g); 28.100.9; L. 22 in. (55.9 cm); L. of barrel 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm); Cal. 5/8 in. (15.9 mm); Wt. 4 lb. 11.8 oz. (2148.9 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock
Credit Line: Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, by exchange, 1928
Object Number: 28.100.8, .9
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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