UNMARKED BRAENDLIN ARMOURY MARTIN MITRAILLEUSE FOUR BARREL PISTOL.

UNMARKED BRAENDLIN ARMOURY MARTIN MITRAILLEUSE FOUR BARREL PISTOL. SN 62. (ca. 1880) Cal. .476. This unusual pistol has a cluster of four 6″ bbls hinged to frame, chambered for the Enfield military cartridge, and with Alexander Henry rifling. This pistol was never very popular, and fewer than 1000 (most likely 100) were ever produced. This unmarked example (except for Birmingham proofs on bbls and action) is possibly a prototype. Action has rotating hammer, firing bbls in succession, similar to the Lancaster. Locking of bbls to action is less secure than the Lancaster, with only a T-shaped latch actuated by thumbpiece at top of grip for security against opening. The number “62” (SN ?) is stamped in locking recess. Cartridge extraction is effected in similar manner to the Smith & Wesson, with spring catch and trip in front portion of trigger guard. This particular pistol has a checkered walnut grip with horn grip cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig blue on bbls and action, silvered on sharp edges. Grip retains nearly all of its French polish finish. Grip cap has some slight insect damage. Bores are excellent. 4-52490 MGM323 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3201	$5,175.00	UNMARKED BRAENDLIN ARMOURY MARTIN MITRAILLEUSE FOUR BARREL PISTOL. SN 62. (ca. 1880) Cal. .476. This unusual pistol has a cluster of four 6″ bbls hinged to frame, chambered for the Enfield military cartridge, and with Alexander Henry rifling. This pistol was never very popular, and fewer than 1000 (most likely 100) were ever produced. This unmarked example (except for Birmingham proofs on bbls and action) is possibly a prototype. Action has rotating hammer, firing bbls in succession, similar to the Lancaster. Locking of bbls to action is less secure than the Lancaster, with only a T-shaped latch actuated by thumbpiece at top of grip for security against opening. The number “62” (SN ?) is stamped in locking recess. Cartridge extraction is effected in similar manner to the Smith & Wesson, with spring catch and trip in front portion of trigger guard. This particular pistol has a checkered walnut grip with horn grip cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig blue on bbls and action, silvered on sharp edges. Grip retains nearly all of its French polish finish. Grip cap has some slight insect damage. Bores are excellent. 4-52490 MGM323 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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