Officer's percussion pistol Strong rifled barrel, with sides, hollowed out, engraved, with inlaid decoration. Lock signed "L. Perrin à Paris" and flat-body hammer. Finger rest trigger guard and engraved fittings in suite. Walnut stock. B.E. About 1840-1850. Beautiful model. Louis PERRIN, manufacturer in Paris. He patented the famous revolver which bears his name (with central percussion from 1859).