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Lot 3175:Cased Pair of Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 3175:Cased Pair of Marenbert Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

A) Boxlock Percussion Pistol

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.

ConditionFine 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.

Details

ManufacturerFrench

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge12 mm

Barrel2 1/8 inch round

Finishbright/gold

Gripebony

Item LocationBedford, TX

Catalog page106

B) Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Percussion

ConditionFine 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.