Manufactured by Delvigne of Paris in the mid-1830s, this percussion pistol is commonly referred to as a "mouse & dog pistol." The name comes from the fact that the hammer and frame are sculpted in the shape of a mouse (the hammer the head, the frame the body) with the trigger it's tail, and the gutta percha grip panels have a molded image of a dog. The pistol is cocked by pulling back on a spring loaded rod located under the barrel, and pulling back on the trigger releases the rod, allowing the hammer to strike the percussion nipple located at the rear of the breech. The barrel features engraved scrollwork on each flat at the muzzle and breech. The top flat is signed "Daon Delvigne", and the bottom flat has the serial number. The grips are marked on the left "SEULS DEPOSITAIRES" and on the right "LEPAGE Fres A PARIS". The molded grip panels feature a dog and floral motif. A steel ramrod is located in the butt of the pistol. The overall length is nearly 4 inches.

Fine with smooth surfaces and some scattered small patches of very light pitting. Grips are also fine showing light wear and some scattered nicks. Mechanically excellent.