Flintlock Pistol
This pistol features a silver rococo side-plate and and silver pommel adorned with a mask–embellishments typical of many early to mid- 18th century English firearms. Pistols fitted with brass barrels and locks like this one, less costly than those made with steel components, were widely produced in the gunmaking centers of London and Birmingham.
Artwork Details
- Title: Flintlock Pistol
- Barrelsmith: Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738)
- Silversmith: Probably John King (British, recorded from 1775)
- Date: ca. 1771–72
- Geography: London
- Culture: British, London
- Medium: Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver
- Dimensions: L. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm); L. of barrel 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); Cal. .64 in. (16.1 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 11 oz. (765.4 g)
- Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1948
- Object Number: 48.84.5
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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