Wheellock Pistol, French Royal Arms Collection, inv. no. 217, ca. 1625–30


Wheellock Pistol, ca. 1625–30, probably Brescia, Italian, probably Brescia, Steel, silver, wood, L. 29 1/8 in. ( cm); L. of barrel 21 15/16 in. ( cm); Cal. .47 in. (12 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 1 oz. (1400 g), Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock, Cuirassiers (heavy cavalry) usually were armed with a sword and two or more wheellock pistols such as this one


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