Wheellock Pistol

Felix Werder

dated 1630 · Steel, bronze, wood (beech), silver · Arms and Armor

This is the earliest recorded firearm by Werder and is perhaps his masterpiece. Whereas Werder's pistols typically have brass barrels, this one is of steel, the facets alternately gilt and (formerly) silvered.

Artist

Felix Werder

Date

dated 1630

Medium

Steel, bronze, wood (beech), silver

Culture

Swiss, Zürich

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910