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Flintlock Pistol (1 of 2)
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The exquisite ornament along the breech of the barrel is chiseled and engraved. The barrel of this pistol is signed g. massin, the name of a gunsmith working in eastern France or French-speaking Flanders, possibly the city of Liège.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, early 18th century |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Franco-Flemish, Liège, early 18th century |
| Medium | steel with gold inlay, gilt-brass mounts; walnut burl stock; chiseled high-relief decoration |
| Dimensions | Overall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Barrel: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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