Wheellock Pistol, dated 1630, Zürich, Swiss, Zürich, Steel, bronze, wood (beech), silver, L. 23 1/4 in. ( cm); L. of barrel

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Wheellock Pistol, dated 1630, Zürich, Swiss, Zürich, Steel, bronze, wood (beech), silver, L. 23 1/4 in. ( cm); L. of barrel 16 in. ( cm); L. of plug 1 3/4 in. ( cm); L. of lock 6 1/2 in. ( cm); Cal. 458 in. ( mm); Wt. 3 lb. 7 oz. (1559 g), Firearms-Pistols-Wheellock, This is the earliest recorded firearm by Werder and is perhaps his masterpiece. Whereas Werder's pistols typically have brass barrels, this one is of steel, the facets alternately gilt and (formerly) silvered

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