French mariette four barrel pepperbox pistol, 38 caliber. Gold inlay on back of tang, ""LePage A Paris" and gold inlaid running rabbitt, running fox, and resting rabbit around the receiver of the pistol. Damascus engraved four barrel cluster with barrels matching the rotating wheel, liege proof marked between the bolsters. Frame and backstrap with foliate engraved patterns, ebony grips and a ring trigger. Retains the fitted half of the case and the bullet mold for the pistol. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Missing screw holding ebony grips in place, ring pull trigger with an old repair, screw missing underside behind trigger guard, older metal surface with light oxidation spots in areas.