Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style 15mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 Category_MG 34 Mounts Its bird's head grips look

Its bird's head grips look to be made of ivory or none

- Triangular 8 1/2" black steel blade

In those days it was part of France or part of the Spanish Netherlands

There is discoloration around the lower edge from dirt and sweat

and is inlaid with a god like figure in brass on one side

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style 15mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 Category_MG 34 Mounts Its bird's head grips lookOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very nice French style double barrel pinfire pistol, most likely made in Belgium just before the U. S. Civil War. We were not able to find any markings, which is common for Belgian arms not made under contract for private purchase. The "NEW" French "Pinfire" cartridge had just been introduced, which featured a pin extending from the rear side of the cartridge that when depressed discharged the round. Never