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Cavalry pistol with two barrels, a snarling mask and coat of arms on the stock
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Cavalry pistol with iron fittings and two opposing barrels, two hammers, and two triggers. On the stock, a chased grimacing mask and coat of arms. The ironwork engraved, chased, and openwork, featuring an angel with the torch of war. A wooden ramrod. The woodwork carved, made by W. Nacken. Amsterdam. One hammer is missing.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineRuiterpistool met twee lopen, op de kolf een grimmend masker en wapenschild. c. 1675 - c. 1700. Willem Nacken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
