Flintlock Longrifle
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Flintlock Longrifle

TitleFlintlock Longrifle
ArtistDavid Cooley
Dateca. 1815–1825 19th century
MediumWood (curly maple, ash), steel, silver, brass
ClassificationFirearms-Guns-Flintlock
OriginAmerican, Heidlersburg, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton Jr. Gift, 2017
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Flintlock Longrifle” is a work by David Cooley, dated ca. 1815–1825. It is executed in wood (curly maple, ash), steel, silver, brass and classified as firearms-guns-flintlock. 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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