Original French Engraved Nickel-Plated 9mm Pinfire Revolver cira 1860-65 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles It could be fired from

It could be fired from the 50mm "Knee Mortar"

which appears to have been for use in home waters only

Chinstrap is partially present

but it helps

Original Item: One of a Kind

Original French Engraved Nickel-Plated 9mm Pinfire Revolver cira 1860-65 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles It could be fired fromOriginal Item: Only one available. Almost certainly of French origin, this 9mm 6 shot Pinfire Revolver was of a type imported into the United States for Officer's private purchase during the Civil War. The Pinfire system was the earliest form of "Cartridge" developed with a pin projecting out at 90 degrees to the cartridge case. When depressed by the falling hammer the cartridge discharged. At the time up against muzzle loading Revolvers these were