European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Flintlock Pistol

c. 1710

Made by John Burgess, Scottish (active Elgin), active c. 1700 - c. 1720

Engraved steel inlaid with engraved silver; brass (Stock); Steel inlaid with engraved brass and silver (Barrel); Steel (Lock)
5 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 15 1/8 inches, 1.7 lb. (13.3 x 5.7 x 38.4 cm, 788.4g) Caliber: 15 millimeters Width (lockplate to counterplate): 1 inches (2.5 cm) Length (barrel without tang): 11 3/8 inches (28.9 cm) Weight (barrel): 0.6 lb. (274.9g)

Currently not on view

1977-167-836