Manufactured in the early 20th century. Built with blued Hercule Trempe steel barrels featuring a dovetailed blade front sight, a two folding leaf rear sight on the matted rear quarter rib regulated at 50 and 100 yards/meters, "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE" and D'ARMES ET CYCLES DE SAINT-ETIENNE" marked on the left and right of the breech respectively, St. Etienne proof marks on the flats, 2000 dated Birmingham nitro proof marks on the tubes, front sling swivels for both traditional and retractable slings, and chambers with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened sideclipped hammer fired sidelock action with engraving at the knuckle and on the fences, checkered hammers, matted top, rebounding hammers, and double triggers. The gun is fitted with an attractive well-figured and multi-point fine skip-line checkered forend with rotary latch release and a contrasting tip inlay as well as a round knob semi-pistol grip stock with rear sling swivel, retractable leather sling, and a rubber recoil pad. Included is a matching numbered 29 inch 12 gauge barrel set with choke constrictions of .001/.023 inches and 2 1/2 inch chambers with extractor. The entire set is housed in the included leather flat case with canvas cover marked "J.P." and "H.G.L." respectively. Includes a bullet mold and reloading tools. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.