Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style 15mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 Ancient captain of the King's Scottish

captain of the King's Scottish Guard

Right by the top peg hole is a 岐 (GIFU) arsenal stamp

AH did not ask for help from Slovakia

NAVAL GUN FACTORY marking on the inside of the lid

very rare and only a few months back we actually sold such a revolver

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style 15mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 Ancient captain of the King's ScottishOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very nice French style double barrel pinfire pistol, most likely made in Belgium just before the U. S. Civil War. We were not able to find any markings, which is common for Belgian arms not made under contract for private purchase. The "NEW" French "Pinfire" cartridge had just been introduced, which featured a pin extending from the rear side of the cartridge that when depressed discharged the round. Never