A Fine French Napoleonic Era Double-Barreled Flintlock Hunting Gun, Circa 1800.

A Fine French Napoleonic Era Double-Barreled Flintlock Hunting Gun, Circa 1800. This exceptional double-barreled hunting gun, produced in France at the turn of the nineteenth century, stands as a prime example of high-tier sporting arms from the Napoleonic era. The firearm features a side-by-side arrangement of long, smoothbore steel barrels mounted upon a masterfully carved walnut stock, which includes a finely checkered wrist and a pronounced cheek rest. The flintlock ignition system is executed with twin hammers and steel lock plates. Ornate steel furniture enhances the aesthetic appeal, particularly the trigger guard and buttplate, which are embellished with chased and engraved classical foliate scrolls and decorative motifs. Technical specifications include a bore diameter of approximately 15.84 mm, a substantial barrel length of 101 cm, and an overall length totaling approximately 141 cm. The item is in good condition.