Sujet
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol, 1578. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol, 1578. The walnut stock of this pistol is inlaid with engraved stag horn in the form of interlacing foliage and arabesques interspersed with putti, birds, and animals?an elegant weapon befitting a noble patron. Since pistols of this type could deliver only one shot and had to be reloaded to fire the next round, they were commonly made in pairs to be worn in leather holsters. The large ball-shaped pommel on the grip made it easier to withdraw the pistol from its holster, and also served as a counterweight to a heavy steel barrel. Additionally, the pommel became a useful weapon when the firing mechanism failed or when close quarters required its use.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G19_308
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
6,8Mo (599,4Ko) / 17,3cm x 9,8cm / 2048 x 1163 (300dpi)