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percussion pepperbox pepper box pnfire revolver
Mariette
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Gilles Mariette, Liège, receives 1839 a patent for the cluster revolver (pepperbox) with double action
G. MARIETTE
Besides his famous pepperboxes
Mariette produced also high
quality target pistols.
This cased pair is
consecutive
numbered 1383 and 1384,
the caliber is probably 6mm,
8¾" octagonal barrels with dovetail front- and
rear-sight, additional decorated with gold- and silver. The ebony grips
are lavishly engraved, and so are the iron parts including the butt cap.
The case is complete with accessories.
Scarce and very decorative $7,500.
MARIETTE,
This specimen with 10 barrels is one of the most impressive and also one of the
rarest. The screw-barrels are made from Damascus steel and are kept in the white
as fashionable at the time. The plain grips are varnished
Extremely rare and in fine condition. $11,000.
MARIETTE
This specimen with 18 barrels is one of the most impressive and also one of the rarest. The screw-barrels are made from Damascus
steel and are kept in the white as fashionable at the time.
The ebony grips are deeply engraved.
Extremely rare and in fine condition. $20,000.
MARIETTE
His pepperboxes were in Europe very successful. This one has four barrels, that can be screwed off for loading - shown in one picture. The breech is engraved, the metal parts kept in the white, the bag shaped grips are from ebony. Mandatory Belgian proof. The underhammer system is working properly. Fine specimen. $1,000.
Midlothian, Texas 76065