This is an example of a unique 19th century style French ring gun. 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. The flip top jewelry style case has a "LE PETIT/PROTECTOR" marked silver oval on top of the lid and the inside of the lid has a "Me Foner" label stamped on the silk. Comes with a screwdriver.

Excellent with 90% plus bright blue finish showing with some bright wear from rotating the cylinder. The German silver is fine. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine showing some scattered minor corner and surface wear. These ring pistols are highly desirable and appeal to many collectors.