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Flintlock Pistol — Gio Borgognone

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Written by: Clara ClarkeContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 30133
Gio Borgognone

Flintlock Pistol

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerGio Borgognone
Datec. 1690–1700
Culture / OriginItaly, Brescia, late 17th century
Mediumsteel, chiseled steel with walnut stock
DimensionsOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Barrel: 30.9 cm (12 3/16 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeArms and Armor
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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