European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Flintlock Pistol

c. 1780

Made by Thomas Caddell, Scottish, active 1764 - c. 1785

Engraved silver (Stock); engraved steel (Lock, Barrel, and Mounts)
4 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 12 11/16 inches, 1.9 lb. (10.7 x 4.5 x 32.3 cm, 870.1g) Caliber: 17 millimeters Width (lockplate to counter plate): 1 inches (2.6 cm) Length (barrel without tang): 8 5/8 inches (21.9 cm) Weight (barrel): 0.6 lb. (273.1g)

Currently not on view

1977-167-852b