Percussion Pistol

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Title: Percussion Pistol
Date Created: mid-19th century; barrel, dated A.H. 1207/A.D. 1792–93; lock, ca. 1825–50
Physical Dimensions: L. 14 3/4 in. (37.47 cm); Cal. .51 in. (12.95 mm)
Type: Percussion pistol
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23382
Medium: Steel, silver, gold, niello
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Caucasian, probably Tbilisi, Georgia or Dagestan

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