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Mariette Six Barrel Percussion Pepperbox Double-Action Pistol, .38 caliber, no serial number. Front of pistol grip marked "MARIETTE BREVETE," barrels and breeches numbered "1" through "6", chambers and bolsters with Belgian proof marks, Damascus steel engravings to barrels, scrolling foliate engravings throughout. Six round barrel cluster, ebony bag handle grips with round screw escutcheons, steel furniture with case-colored finish. Barrel lengths: 2 5/8". Overall length: 7 1/4". Manufactured circa 1840s-1860s.
PROVENANCE: Private West Tennessee Collection.
CONDITION: Majority of case color finish remaining, approximately 75%. Engravings are visible. Furniture with very minor areas of pitting. Grips with few storage dings, few scattered minute areas of loss at top where grips meet frame. Barrels are removable. Action is good. Bores are slightly dirty with visible rifling.
