This is an example of a unique 19th century style French ring gun that was custom made 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 "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. Includes a small leatherette wrapped jewelry style case with escutcheon on the lid engraved "LE PETIT/PROTECTOR", six pinfire cartridges, and a screwdriver.

Very fine as custom made, retains 90% plus of the niter blue with the remainder mostly bright, some light wear, and crisp engraving. Mechanically fine. The case is fine with some mild wear.