Flintlock Rifle
ca. 1740 (made), 17th century (made)
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Flintlock gun fitted with a 17th century Turkish barrel of twisted forged crucible steel decorated with chiselled and gilt ornament. The walnut stock is mounted with gilt brass, the lock signed 'Griffin'. An escutcheon is engraved with the arms of John, Lord Carmichael, Third earl of Hyndford (1701-1767)
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Twisted forged crucible steel with chiselled and gilt ornament on gilt brass mounted walnut |
| Brief description | Flintlock rifle fitted with a 17th century Turkish barrel, England, ca. 1740 |
| Physical description | Flintlock gun fitted with a 17th century Turkish barrel of twisted forged crucible steel decorated with chiselled and gilt ornament. The walnut stock is mounted with gilt brass, the lock signed 'Griffin'. An escutcheon is engraved with the arms of John, Lord Carmichael, Third earl of Hyndford (1701-1767) |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by A.S. Hobsontey |
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| Accession number | 128-1878 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2004 |
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