Flintlock Pistol
Unknown Artist
1788
Medium
steel, walnut and bone stock
Dimensions
l. 48.3 cm · barrel: l. 31.5 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1916.49
About this artwork
With its embellished steel and inlaid bone handle, this fine pistol was a gentlemen's weapon. This is the type of gun gentlemen used in duels, counting out ten paces then turning and firing their pistols.