Wheellock Pistol
Object type: Wheellock pistol
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: French
Date: ca. 1600–1610
Medium: Steel, wood (maple), mother-of-pearl, brass, gold
Dimensions: L. 32 1/8 in. (81.6 cm); L. of barrel 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); Cal. .35 in. (8.9 mm); L. of screw plug 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. at muzzle 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Diam. at breech 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); L. of lock 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3 oz. (1446 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914