European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Flintlock Gun

c. 1770

Gunsmith Pierre Turge, French (active Nantes), recorded 1747 - 1767

Carved wood inlaid with silver (Stock); chiseled and partially gilded steel (Lock); chiseled, blued, and partially gilded steel (Barrel); chiseled and partially gilded steel (Mounts)
60 3/4 x 8 3/8 inches, 5.9 lb. (154.3 x 21.3 cm, 2.67 kg) Length (barrel): 44 3/4 inches (113.7 cm)

Currently not on view

1977-167-842