This is an example of a custom made, 19th century style French ring gun that was most likely manufactured in the 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 "THE FIVE ACES". 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 jewelry style case with lid escutcheon marked "THE FIVE/ACES", tool, and five cartridges.

Very fine, retains 90% plus of the nitre blue finish with some minor handling/cycling wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with some mild wear, mainly on the edges.