Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762–1830)
Object type: Pair of flintlock pistols
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: British, London
Artist: Michael Barnett|Durs Egg
Artist bio: British, Workington, Cumberland 1758–1823 London|British, born Switzerland, baptized Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland 1748–1831 London
Artist role: Silversmith|Gunsmith
Artist nationality: British|Swiss
Date: hallmarked for 1793–94
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut, rosewood), silver, gold, horn, lead
Dimensions: 35.81.1: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); L. of barrel 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Cal. .62 in. (15.7 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.5 oz. (949.7 g); 35.81.2: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); L. of barrel 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Cal. .64 in. (16.2 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.5 oz (949.7 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Geography:  London     
Credit line: Bequest of Charles N. Daly, 1934
Accession year: 1935