Double-Barreled, Double-Wheellock Pistol. Culture: German, Augsburg. Dimensions: L. 25 3/8 in. (64.4 cm); L. of barrel 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm); Cal.358 in. (9.1 mm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1928 g). Date: ca. 1580.Although most sixteenth-century firearms were single-shot, gunmakers sometimes experimented with various multishot weapons. This example gave two shots, each barrel having its own wheellock. The metal stock, providing extra support for the double mechanism, is etched with hunting scenes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Double-Barreled, Double-Wheellock Pistol. Culture: German, Augsburg. Dimensions: L. 25 3/8 in. (64.4 cm); L. of barrel 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm); Cal.358 in. (9.1 mm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1928 g). Date: ca. 1580.Although most sixteenth-century firearms were single-shot, gunmakers sometimes experimented with various multishot weapons. This example gave two shots, each barrel having its own wheellock. The metal stock, providing extra support for the double mechanism, is etched with hunting scenes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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