September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Classic 4-barrel cluster configuration with turn-off barrels assisted by false rifling. Damascus twist numbered barrels and breeches, some numbers worn or obscured. Appropriate Belgian ELG proof. Round body action engraved with well-executed floral work and dressed edges, vignettes of a snipe on the side, and a demonic face on top. Ring trigger, cap cutout on the right side. Fluted Ebony grips retained by a single screw and relief carved with floral scroll. From strap with "MARIETTE / BREVETE" marking. Housed in a period case with a relief carved escutcheon and French fitted for the gun, powder flask, combination bullet mold, sprue cutter, nipple wrench, and a small wooden jar. CONDITION: Very good, with some very minor handling marks acquired over time, mostly to grips. Engraving is crisp. Barrels have a few minor spots of oxidation, mostly on barrel 3, and some evidence of light polishing. Cluster rotates appropriately; the bores are very good. Case is good with normal handling marks and impressions but has 2 full-length cracks across the top of the lid and 1 across the bottom. Accessories are fine. A good example.
Caliber/Bore
.38 Percussion