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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

late 18th–early 19th century
Not on view
Similar pistols were included in the gift of arms presented by the dey of Algiers to the Prince Regent (the future George IV of Great Britain) in 1811 and 1819, evidence of the high esteem in which these coral-decorated firearms were held.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of Flintlock Pistols
  • Date: late 18th–early 19th century
  • Culture: Algerian
  • Medium: Steel, wood, coral, silver, gold
  • Dimensions: 36.25.2246a; L. 19 in. (48.3 cm); L. of barrel 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Cal. .65 in (16.5 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.9 oz. (1386.3 g); 36.25.2246b; L. 19 in. (48.3 cm); L. of barrel 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); Cal. .64 in (16.3 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.5 oz. (1375 g)
  • Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.2246a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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