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Lot 3175: Cased Pair of Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3175: Cased Pair of Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Boxlock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 12 mm
Barrel: 2 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright/gold
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 1033
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Antique
Description:

This pair of 19th century pocket pistols features screw-off textured pattern welded "Damascus" barrels, "MARENBERT/*A PARIS*" in gold inlay on the underside of the actions at the breech, notch sights, folding triggers, hammers offset to the right, entwining scroll engraving, an ebony grips with carved floral patterns, and rotating compartment lids in the pommel caps. They come in a case with a "FERRIER ARQR/RUE DU ST. HONORE 66/PARIS" mark embossed inside the lid along with some accessories, including a ball mold with arms that double as a nipple wrench and a barrel wrench.

Rating Definition:

Fine with distinct twist patterns along the barrel, bright gold inlaid marking, crisp engraving and carving, gray and brown patina, small repaired flakes/chips at the edges of the grip, and light marks and scratches. The trigger not automatically unfolding, otherwise mechanically fine. The case and accessories are also fine and have minor age and storage related wear such as some hairline cracks in the lid.



B) Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 12 mm
Barrel: 2 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright/gold
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 1033
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Antique
Description:

Rating Definition:

Fine with distinct twist patterns on the barrel, bright gold inlaid marking, crisp engraving and carving, gray and brown patina, tiny flakes at the edge of the grip on the top left, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.



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