Arkivism
Flintlock pistol
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Flintlock pistol

Jan Krans jr. · 1705 - 1710 · casting; relief (sculpture technique); ciselure; cutting; drawn thread work; engraving; iron (metal); wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Part of a pair. The brass lock plate is engraved with military trophies and a signature; the pan is rainproof. The barrel has a brass rib on top engraved with foliage, the head of a monster, a signature, and a crowned oval shield blazoned with three sickles with the open side to the left; the brass side faces at the rear are engraved with acanthus leaves; the tail of the barrel is covered with brass and grooved for a rear sight; the front sight is also of brass; marked at the bottom with IC and a rosette or star. The stock is simply carved with, among other things, foliage.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVuursteenpistool. 1705 - 1710. Jan Krans jr.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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