Manufactured in the mid-1800s. The cylinder, frame and breech end of the barrel are engraved with floral patterns. Marked "INVON E. LEFAUCHEUX BRTE PARIS" on the top barrel flat and the right rear flat is marked "?/LF" followed by "5047". The right side of the trigger base is marked "INVON E. LEFAUCHEUX/BREVETE SRDG (PARIS)". Dovetailed ramp front bead sight, ramrod mounted on the right side of the frame, folding trigger and fitted with smooth two piece varnished grips. Complete in a rosewood veneered "piano finished" case with inlaid brass shield and wire border on the lid, hunter green velvet lining with gold "VERNEY JNE/A LYON" on the inside of the lid, five compartments, two with lids and cleaning rod.

Very fine. The barrel retains 85% original blue finish with areas of flaking and thinning with a smooth brown patina on the exposed areas. The cylinder retains 98% original blue finish. The frame retains 70% soft original case colors, mainly in protected areas, with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The hammer shows half of the original case colors with a smooth gray on the balance. The grips have had the escutcheon removed on right grip (and reinstalled chipping varnish) and remains very fine with most of the original varnish remaining, and showing some minor wear and chips on the lower edges, and a few minor dents overall. The engraving and markings are clear. The action is fine. The case is fine with a few minor age cracks and dings and the lining shows some minor contact wear and staining.