Jean Baptiste Eyraud was active from at least 1825 to 1860 in St. Etienne, France. It is marked "EYRAUD/BREVETE" on the top of the barrel and is engraved with floral scroll designs including cloverleaves. There is a small "5" on the rear of the cylinder. It has a brass bead front sight, notch rear sight, six shot cylinder, smooth grips, and a lanyard ring. As is common on many continental European guns, it was left bright. A lever under the cylinder and a top strap catch allow the barrel to tip down in order for the cylinder to be removed and reloaded. Three 12mm pinfire cartridges in a small display case are included.

Very good as polished to bright. The revolver has some slight patina forming and areas of faint pitting and spotting. There are some light overall handling and storage marks. The grips are slightly shorter than the grip frame and have some nicks and scrapes. The action functions fine, although the bottom frame lever is loose. The markings and engraving patterns are crisp.