A miniature wheellock pistol,Michael Mann,Nuremberg,circa 1600. Completely functional pistol,with an iron barrel and lock,the gilt brass stock lavishly engraved with leafy tendrils and floral ornaments,on the opposite side a leaping dog. One suspension ring. Ramrod and lock chain missing,the ball pommel honed. Length 65 mm. Michael Mann,artistic lock maker in Nuremberg from 1590 to 1630 was renowned for his small gilded iron caskets,model cannons,and miniature pistols,which resembled complicated mechanical masterpieces and watches rather than weapons,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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