Belgium, mid-19th century. - Lot 277

Lot n° 277
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Belgium, mid-19th century. - Lot 277
Belgium, mid-19th century. Four-barreled percussion pepper revolver with forced-feed mechanism, "MARIETTE Breveté," manufactured in Liège, signed "Fnx par Gastinne Renette à Paris," circa 1850–1860. Caliber approximately 11 mm. Serial number 1465. All metal parts have a light gray patina. Rounded frame, finely engraved with scrolls and arabesques. Signed “Mariette Breveté” on the grip band. The top of the frame is signed “Fnx by Gastinne Renette in Paris.” The rotating mechanism is stamped “ELG *” and “Z” beneath a closed crown. Round barrels, Damascus steel numbered 1 through 4, smooth with faux rifling at the muzzle. Muzzles retain their original blued finish. Ring trigger with adjustment screw. Stock plates in finely checkered walnut. Functional single-action mechanism with no play. The interior of the barrels is very clean. Complete. 18.5 cm (barrels 7 cm). (Signs of wear and patina from age. Good condition).
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