Flintlock Belt Pistol
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Flintlock Belt Pistol

TitleFlintlock Belt Pistol
ArtistGunsmith: Thomas Caddell (Scottish) Doune
Datec. 1735 18th century
MediumSteel, silver, leather, and wood
Classificationfirearm-handgun
OriginScotland Scotland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Flintlock Belt Pistol” is a work by Gunsmith: Thomas Caddell (Scottish) Doune, dated c. 1735. It is executed in steel, silver, leather, and wood and classified as firearm-handgun. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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