European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Wheellock Gun

1583

Made by Stephan Klett, German (active Suhl), recorded 1578 - 1612

Cherry inlaid with engraved and partially stained bone (Stock); engraved steel hatched with silver and gold (Lock); blued (now russet) steel hatched with silver and gold (Barrel)
5 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 50 7/8 inches, 9.6 lb. (14.9 x 8.3 x 129.2 cm, 4351.8g) Caliber: 14 millimeters Width (lockplate to counter plate): 1 13/16 inches (4.6 cm) Length (barrel without tang): 39 1/2 inches (100.3 cm) Weight (barrel): 4.6 lb. (2103.7g)

Currently not on view

1977-167-779