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TINY .22 Cap & Ball PEPPERBOX by AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE Vest-Pocket Sized Pepperbox Revolver with Ring Trigger!
Guns International #: 101483673 Seller's Inventory #: 190337
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1053
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
TINY .22 Cap & Ball PEPPERBOX by AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE
Vest-Pocket Sized Pepperbox Revolver with Ring Trigger!
Here we present an antique Belgian Mariette Brevette Percussion Pepperbox in .22 by Auguste Francotte. This firearm was made in the 1850s in Liege, Belgium, known for centuries now as one of the foremost firearms capitals of the world. It was expressly made for self-defense, giving the shooter 4 shots of .22 caliber ball without having to cock a hammer.
This pistol is double action, with a cluster of 4 barrels that revolves with each pull of the trigger. This is a percussion piece, and each of the 4 barrels can be independently unscrewed for loading. In fact, each of the barrels is numbered and corresponds to the same number on the firearm, so that the user could not lose track of which barrel goes to its particular portion of the breech. The loading of the gun from the breech, rather than from the muzzle, was beneficial to loading a larger ball—yielding a better gas seal—as opposed to trying to load from the muzzle.
The grip frame is marked “Mariette Brevete”. The barrels and breeches are numbered 1-4 in sequence. This gun is numbered “137” on the top of the frame. The breech of the barrel cluster is Liege proofed with a “Crown/AF”, for Auguste Francotte.
The overall condition is very good. The iron parts have a dark patina. The markings are clear. The numbers match. The carved grips are in good shape. The bores are smooth and dark. The action is excellent, strong and crisp.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 1-3/8 inches.
Caliber: .22 percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#190337
SOLD
Antique: Yes