The Apache revolver’s design dates from the 1860s and is credited to Louis Done. The gun was factory-made almost at the end of the 1870s. The pistol was operated on the principle of a pepperbox pistol in which a pinfire container was used. Also combined a fold-over protuberance duster forming the grip and a basic foldout dual-edged knife.

Due to the lack of a barrel, the pistol’s effective range was very incomplete. Since its component parts can be folded inner towards the cylinder, it is easily concealable confidential a pocket. It remained common to leave an empty chamber with no cartridge under the hammer, as the weapon has no trigger guard or care catch. The weapon couldn’t be aimed precisely because of its lack of front and rear sights and very short tub.

Despite its limited possible, the revolver was real at extremely close range. For refilling, the cartridge cylinder used to be detached, refilled, and substituted. A 9×19mm Parabellum pistol of similar design was supposedly used by British Rangers during World War II.