Gun Pistol Flintlock Pistol

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Title

Gun Pistol Flintlock Pistol

Identifier

ABDUA:18039

Description

Scottish steel flintlock-pistol, with heart-shaped butt and shortened barrel. Cock decoration: linear design. Was probably made at Old Meldrum at the workshop of John Shires.

Date

Early: 1680 Late: 1720

Format

metal steel, L: 220 mm W: 45 mm H: 120 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Davidson, George