This is an example of a unique 19th century style French ring gun that was custom made in the late 20th century (whatever the history, these ring pistols are oddities and appeal to collectors purely as conversation pieces). The German silver band of the ring has a light floral type engraving and is marked "LE PETIT PROTECTOR". This ring gun features a small hand rotated 6-shot pinfire cartridge cylinder that must be removed for loading/unloading. The pins of the cartridges are struck by the base of the hammer. Includes a small leatherette wrapped jewelry style case with the interior of the lid lining marked for the British retailer Longman & Strongitharm, three pinfire cartridges, and a screwdriver.

Fine as custom made, retains 70% niter blue finish with some drag lines on the cylinder and thinning on the outer band. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with some light handling marks.