Wheellock Pistol Made for Maximilian I of Bavaria (1573–1651)
Object type: Wheellock pistol
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Munich
Artist: Emanuel Sadeler
Artist bio: German, Munich, active 1594–1610
Artist role: Steel-chiseler
Artist nationality: German
Date: ca. 1600–1610
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: L. 14 3/16 in. (36.0 cm);  L. of barrel 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm); Cal. .45 in. (11.4 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 12 oz. (1247 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols
Geography:  Munich     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1925