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.