Pistol
CultureEnglish
Date1762-1763
MediumWood | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
InscribedThree stamps on barrel: Crowned "V" in oval, "RW" in 6-pointed star, crown and letter in oval. Brass lockplate engraved "Wilson"; bow and arrow and quiver engraved on rear of lockplate.
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object numberM51.1.277
Not on view
DescriptionOne of a pair of Wilson flintlock pistols. Brass barrel bore 11/16". Lockplate holder has applied silver decoration; a stone tower or fortress from which radiate spears, standards, flags, cannon, cannon balls. Wooden portion below barrel missing ferrels, ramrod; silver trigger guard with flame and urn finial design at forward end and a rosette engraved below trigger.Exhibition HistoryMyers House/Consul Room
1762-1763
18th century
18th century
18th century
18th century
18th century -19th century
No Date
19th century
Pair/Pair