Flintlock rifle of the type "grenobloise", one blow, gauge 16 mm barrel of 83,5 cm, round, with edges, with sides with the thunder, with traces of signature. Rectangular muzzle with round bore. Zoomorphic sighting tunnel, openwork eyecup and rear sight. Hand disassembled lock and round body hammer. Steicher double trigger. Iron trigger guard with finger grip. Walnut frame, barrel carved on the underside with a lion. Stick with flat busk. Length: 120 cm . (Traces of use). Circa 1780.

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