Post #1920145
2026-05-03 15:42 UTC
Flintlock Pistols (c 1670-1704)
@historyartifacts
Art Institute of Chicago
Top: Pair of flintlock holster pistols of Prince Georg Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt, made by Lewis Barbar (1700-1704)
Bottom: Flintlock pistol made by Vincenzo Marini (1670/80)
#MuseumArchive #firearms #History
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@alleycat@feddit.org 2026-05-03 19:06
Imagine getting shot with such a fancy pistol. I’d be 20% less upset, compared to getting shot with a regular pistol.