FRANCE, second half of the 18th century Hunting rifle. Flintlock locks signed "Romestin / à S[ain]t Étienne". Swan-neck hammers. Two round barrels. Smooth. Cal. 15 mm. Short walnut shaft, squared cow's foot stock. Partially fillet-decorated cut-iron fittings. Barrel length: 94.3 cm - Overall length: 135 cm. Without ramrod. Gun cleaned. As is. Wear and tear, particularly to the barrels; a few wormholes, a restored crack in front of the left lock and a few chips to the wood; old oxidation, even spots of corrosion. ROMESTIN Frères, harquebusiers in Saint Étienne, circa 1760-1790.