Rifled octagonal circa 11mm. calibre barrel with gold linear outline as are the cobalt blue finish metallic areas of this important pistol, which features the wording "Coirier Arq_r a Clermont Ferrand" on the opening hinge, the frame is also decorated with the impressed initials of the owner in gothic letters “VAâ€, ivory grips, the mechanism is patented D.D. Levaux and can be opened by a release in the upper section above the cock, it is believed to be the first French radial extractor revolver. It is conserved in an elegant rosewood veneered case (32,5 x 21cm) with blue velvet lining, hosting compartments for cartridges, cleaning ramrods, turnscrew and oiler. Rare and in excellent condition._x0000_ L. 30,5 cm.