Wheellock Hunting Pistol with Sword Grip
Object type: Wheellock pistol
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: South German
Date: second half of 16th century
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: L. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Cal. .37 in. (9.4 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.9 oz. (649.2 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914