Wheellock Pistol
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Wheellock Pistol

TitleWheellock Pistol
ArtistBarrel smith: Peter Danner (German, active 1582–1602) Nuremberg
Datec. 1590 16th century
MediumSteel, iron, gilding, and brass
Classificationfirearm-handgun
OriginNuremberg Nuremberg
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Wheellock Pistol” is a work by Barrel smith: Peter Danner (German, active 1582–1602) Nuremberg, dated c. 1590. It is executed in steel, iron, gilding, and brass 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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