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Wheellock pistol
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Wheellock pistol

Sievardt Kitzen · c. 1650 · soldering; inlay (process); blocked; relief (sculpture technique); cutting; gild; engraving; beitelen; polish; ivory; iron (metal); ebony (wood); gilding (material); mother of pearl; fruitwood; horn (

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

About this work

On the lockplate on the side of this pistol is a button in the form of a tiny mask. This can be pressed to open the lid of the cover of the pan (the powder container) mechanically, thereby simplifying operation of the pistol. This fine weapon demonstrates the lavish use of various materials and detailed inlay work.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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radslotpistoolMaastricht
Credit lineRadslotpistool. c. 1650. Sievardt Kitzen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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