Original Belgian Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by Gilles Mariette for the French Market - circa 1840 Russian Artwork & Posters which shows staining from use

which shows staining from use and age

On April 21

They are both constructed out of a row of interwoven silver and gold bullion strands in the typical Russian braid style in an interlocking weave pattern ending at a pebbled gilt metal (magnetic) buttons

so they released no bombs

It does look to have been sharpened while in service

Original Belgian Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by Gilles Mariette for the French Market - circa 1840 Russian Artwork & Posters which shows staining from useOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a lovely high end Belgian Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox revolver, which is in approximately . 36" caliber. It is made very much in the French style, and many French makers had these made under contract in the gun making city of Lige, Belgium. Made around 1840, revolvers such as these were principally supplied to the Parisian Market, intended for personal protection. With an underhammer design featuring a