This interesting carbine was produced circa the 1820s and has a 14 3/4 screw off barrel that is fitted to a 4 1/18 inch octagonal breech section engraved with spire style designs and marked with "PUIFORCRAT A PARIS" and inlaid with gold proofmarks. The lock has an unclear maker's mark that is likely "Boutet A Paris" given the style of the visible "B" and "P". Both Boutet and Puiforcrat were active in the early 19th century until the early 1830s. It is mounted on a semi-pistol grip half stock with "fish head" style design at the end of the wrist and iron furniture including a long belt clip on the left flat. A ramrod head is visible at the front of the forend. This rod passes deep into the stock and is the appropriate length.

Fair. Traces of the blue finish and half of the original gold inlay remains. The balance is primarily a mottled gray patina with some mild pitting and light oxidation. The refinished lock shows signs of repairs/modification behind the cock. The wood is very good and has various small dings and scratches along with a some signs of repairs and hairline cracks. The lock functions fine. The barrel marking and designs are crisp, but the lock marking is faint as noted.