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Snaphaunce pistol: HEN.M.439-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Gunsmith: Cominaz, Lazari

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Description

Snaphaunce pistol. Barrel signed 'Lazari Cominaz'.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 52.2 cm
Weight: 1010 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1660

Note

This pistol has an early form of the flintlock mechanism called a snaphance lock – a method of firing that was introduced in Europe in the middle of the 16th century. The snaphance was simpler, easier to make and cheaper than the wheellock. This example has a barrel marked LAZARI COMINAZ and was made by the noted Brescian barrel maker Lazarino Comminazzo.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Lazari Cominaz
  • Location: On barrel
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.439-1933
Primary reference Number: 19551

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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