I'm pretty sure that this pistol was made by "Moine Jeune A Niort", or Moine the younger of Niort, France. He was a fairly prominent maker in this region, which is just north of Bordeaux. I was in charge of a chemical plant there about 20 years ago. Despite my interest in antique firearms, none of the locals had much interest. At that time it was a major center for insurance companies and the like