European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Flintlock Pistol

c. 1730

Made by Picino Frusca, Italian (active Brescia), active 1710 - 1730

Carved walnut (Stock); chiseled and engraved steel (Lock, Barrel, and Mounts)
4 1/2 × 1 15/16 × 9 3/16 inches, 0.9 lb. (11.5 × 5 × 23.4 cm, 402.4g) Caliber: 13 millimeters Width (lockplate to counter plate): 1 7/16 inches (3.6 cm) Length (barrel without tang): 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) Weight (of barrel): 0.3 lb. (132.8g)

Currently not on view

1977-167-817b