Flintlock Pistol

William Green

ca. 1700–1730 · Steel, wood (walnut), brass, bronze, iron (?) · Arms and Armor

The lock and stock of this pistol were made in London around 1720. The engraved barrel, however, bears an earlier Scottish mark, suggesting that if the pistol was not originally mounted with this special barrel it may be a replacement from the pistol’s working life. The barrel dates from ca. 1680–1700, and is engraved with strapwork, foliation, and roses.

Artist

William Green

Date

ca. 1700–1730

Medium

Steel, wood (walnut), brass, bronze, iron (?)

Culture

British and Scottish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Charles M. Schott Jr., 1917