FRANCE, late 18th or early 19th century Hunting rifle Flintlock locks, engraved with fleurons, modified with percussion, and two flat-bodied hammers. Round table bores, then side bores to the thunderbolt. L.C. hallmark and crossed palms. Cal. 14 mm. Brown walnut stock with cheekpiece, carved with a dragon's head. Squared butt and buttstock. Cut-out iron fittings engraved with fleurons, scrolls, medallion with stilt-walker. Bedplate, decorated en suite. Mute thumbpiece. Brown horn ramrod with brass tip. Barrel length: 84.5 cm - Overall length: 125.5 cm. Average condition; wear, scratches, bumps, a few cracks and chips; oxidation; rod eaten.