Combination Flintlock Pistol and Concealed Dagger
Object type: Combination flintlock pistol and concealed dagger
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian, Bargi
Artist: Matteo Cecchi, called Acquafresca
Artist bio: Italian, Bargi, 1651–1738
Artist role: Gunsmith
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: ca. 1690
Medium: Steel, silver, wood (walnut)
Dimensions: Pistol (a): L. 10 3/8 in. (26.35 cm); L. of barrel 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm); Cal. .48 in. (12.2 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.9 oz. (592 g); dagger (b): L. 10 in. (25.4 cm); L. of blade 6 1/4 in. (15.88 cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9.05 cm); Wt. 8.7 oz. (246 g)
Classification: Combination Weapons
Geography:  Bargi     
Credit line: Gift of The Robert M. Lee Foundation, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2018
Accession year: 2018