European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Flintlock Pistol

c. 1670-90

Artist/maker unknown, Dutch (stock) and Italian (lock and barrels)

Carved and partially blackened ivory (Stock); incised steel (Lock); engraved steel (Barrel); gilt brass (Mounts)
5 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 16 3/4 inches, 1.8 lb. (14.8 x 4.6 x 42.5 cm, 799.5g) Caliber: 11 millimeters Width (lockplate to counter plate): 1 5/16 inches (3.3 cm) Length (barrel without tang): 10 3/8 inches (26.4 cm) Weight (of barrel): 0.6 lb. (251.3g)

Currently not on view

1977-167-814a