Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1850 U.S. Artwork & Posters The silver bullion chin strap

The silver bullion chin strap is attached with the standard pebbled buttons on either side of the cap

but definitely saw use in the Vietnam war

This maker had previously used the maker abbreviation "SE"

followed by the French

The metal data plate on the sight reads:

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Style Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1850 U.S. Artwork & Posters The silver bullion chin strapOriginal item. Only One Available. Originally nickel plated, 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