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Flintlock Pistol
The collection record classifies this work as arms and armor. It is dated 1700s. Recorded culture or place: Italy, Brescia, 18th century.
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- Museum title
- Flintlock Pistol
- Date
- 1700s
- Culture / origin
- Italy, Brescia, 18th century
- Materials and technique
- steel with traces of gilding; walnut stock
- Dimensions
- Overall: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Barrel: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Bore: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Bortolo Agazzi (Italian); Lazaro Lazarino (Italian)
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1916.45
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The following description is reproduced from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s original English record.
The flintlock was the most popular style of lock in all of Europe in the mid 1600s through the 1700s except in Spain and Italy where the snaphance was more dominant. This pistol's shine comes from the gold that was applied to the steel shaft. This shiny surface is set off by the rich walnut stock. Upon close inspection, you can see areas of damage to the walnut and even a missing section of decoration on the rear of the handle.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance · CC0
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