Art Institute of Chicago

Wheellock Rifle

first half of 17th century

Type: firearm-long gun
Medium: Iron, silver, fruitwood, staghorn, and mother-of-pearl
Dimensions: L. 89.5 cm (35 1/4 in.) Barrel L. 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.) Caliber .57 Wt. 5 lb.
Credit: George F. Harding Collection

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