Flintlock Magazine Pistol (Lorenzoni System)
About 1690
Medium
Walnut, steel, and brass
Dimensions
Overall: H.: 48.3 cm (19 in.)
Classification
firearm-handgun
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116568
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of 17th European arms-making with this remarkable *Flintlock Magazine PistolLorenzoni System)* crafted around 1690 by the skilled gunsmith August Wgin. Measuring 19 inches in height, this handgun exemplifies the of functionality and artistry in the Applied Arts of Europe. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the walnut stock, polished steel barrel, and gleaming fittings that were hallmarks of high-end firearms from the late Baroque era. The pistol's star feature is its pioneering Lorenzoni repeating mechanism, an Italian innovation attributed to arti...