{"product_id":"original-belgian-six-barrel-underhammer-double-action-percussion-pepperbox-revolver-by-mariette-of-cheratte-in-liege-circa-1840","title":"Original Belgian Six Barrel Underhammer Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by Mariette of Cheratte in Liège - circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item. Only One Available. This is an excellent condition high end SIX BARREL Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox revolver, which is in approximately .36\" caliber, made by \u003cstrong\u003eMariette of the Cheratte area of Liège, Belgium\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design was patented by the firm, which involved the two brothers Gillaume and Gilles Mariette, both of whom were excellent gunsmiths. They were known specifically for this type of pepperbox, featuring an underhammer design and having individual removable barrels as opposed to the barrel \/ cylinder cluster usually seen on pepperboxes. As with most we have seen, the barrel are all \"Damascus\" forged, which can be hard to see due to wear to the finish. We have only had one of these before, and that only had four barrels, but this is the larger six barrel variety!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade around 1840, revolvers such as these were principally supplied to the Parisian Market, intended for personal protection. With an underhammer design featuring a ring trigger, the revolver had nothing that could easily catch on clothing, making it a great weapon for keeping in a coat pocket. The action and frame are covered with lovely foliate engraving, and the grips are high end ebony wood, so this was definitely an upmarket example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six barrels are all smooth bore, and have 4 short grooves at the muzzle so they can be unscrewed for reloading, though at present only barrels \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e and and \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e can be removed easily. The cap nipple cone bolsters are numbered \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the numbers on the barrels. The base of the barrel cluster is also marked with the \u003cstrong\u003eE \/ L G \/ *\u003c\/strong\u003e in an oval marking proof from Liège after 1810, along with \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ F\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e CROWN \/ AF\u003c\/strong\u003e inspector markings. There is what be think may be a serial number on the the top of the frame: \u003cstrong\u003e25\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pistol is marked \u003cstrong\u003eMARIETTE BREVETÉ\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front side of the grip, for gunsmiths \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilles and Guillaume Mariette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of Cheratte in Liège, Belgium. Mariette is a well-known maker of pepperbox pistols during the 1840s, and we have seen several other examples of the firms fine work. These sometimes would be attributed to one brother or the other, but this does not have any indication. \"Breveté\" is the French word for \"patented\", as this underhammer design was one they developed, and it really is quite elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is in great shape, showing a lovely lightly aged polished patina overall, with no signs of major oxidation or other damage. The barrels all show much of the original spiral forging texture in the light, and the engraving on the frame is well retained. The wooden grip scales show only light wear, and the ebony wood looks really sharp. The revolver functions great, and we did not notice any of the finicky behavior we often see with revolvers this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent example of an upmarket Belgian Six Barrel Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox revolver by Mariette, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 7 ¼ inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 2 ⅞ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Double Action Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver with Turn Off barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42084171153477,"sku":"ONAC24BH004","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC24BH004__01.jpg?v=1729284516","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-belgian-six-barrel-underhammer-double-action-percussion-pepperbox-revolver-by-mariette-of-cheratte-in-liege-circa-1840","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}