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Mariette
Støckel: "
Gilles Mariette, Liège, receives 1839 a patent for the cluster revolver (pepperbox) with double action"

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one barrel removed with combination bullet mold

 

LIEGE BREVETE DU ROI

 

 

 

Mariette, 6-barrel 2½" long made from fine Damascus steel , caliber .38 percussion, ring trigger for double action only, ebonized grips,  additional inscription on back strap LIEGE BREVETE DU ROI (patent of king) The excellent condition pepperbox comes in a very decorative inlaid show case, burgundy colored lining, a little wooden barrel for caps, a bullet mold with one handle for screwing the barrel and a powder flask. An exceptional set   sold

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