Pair of Flintlock Pistols

Irish

ca. 1775

Not on view

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Title: Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Date: ca. 1775
Geography: Dublin
Culture: Irish
Medium: Steel, silver, wood (walnut), horn
Dimensions: L. of each 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm); L. of each barrel 11 15/16 in. (30.3 cm); Cal. of each .69 in. (17.5 mm); Wt. of each 2 lb. 5 oz. (1048.9 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1970
Object Number: 1970.78.1, .2
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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