Pair of Pennsylvania Flintlock Pistols, circa 1820
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Artifact Overview
This highly decorated pair of flintlock pistols is an excellent example of the best work of Peter White, a leading gunsmith of the Bedford, Pennsylvania, school. Pennsylvania/Kentucky flintlock pistols are exceptionally rare -- production estimates are about one pistol for every 250 rifles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pistol
Date Made
circa 1820
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Guns
Object ID
62.46.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Maple (Wood)
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: 14.75 in
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