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Flintlock Pistol

1788
steel, walnut and bone stock
Overall: 48.3 cm (19 in.); Barrel: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Weight: 920 g (2.03 lbs.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.49
Location: 210C Firearms
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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.
Flintlock Pistol

Flintlock Pistol

1788

Italy, Brescia, 18th century

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