Old Double barrel cap and ball?? Derringer

[Highnoon]

Hi, My brother-in-law found this gun 15 to 20 years ago buried outside a Old Judges home in Fort Smith AR. it is very rusty but appears to be very old too, I can not see any markings and am not wanting to clean it up in case I do more damage then good. Can anyone tell me anything about what it may be and who may have made it. Thank you

 

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[hbeaton]

Quick search found this...very similar in design especially in the trigger guard and breakfront latch to yours. Double Barrel side by side pinfire.

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Mid-1800's Double Barrel PinFire Pistol

 

[ks coyote]

No idea on the ID but a very cool find.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Belgian Folbert pistol - rimfire.

 

[dirtlooter]

really awesome