French proofs on the water table, lightly scroll engraved frame, gold highlighted safety switch, more extensive floral motifs on the breechblock and sculpted leaf designs on the recoil shield and early style one piece checkered stock with an engraved trigger guard marked "P. GIRARD/PARTHENAY" (Parthenay being a municipality in Western France), sling swivels, and serrated horn buttplate. Measurements: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech right .670/left .670 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech right .055/left .055 inch; muzzle diameter right .63/left .63 (approximately full/full); chamber 2 5/8 inches; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 inches; cast off; toe in; weight 5 pounds 12.6 ounces.

Fair as refinished with 60% of the current blue showing scattered areas of pitting and mild handling marks on the barrel, areas of mixed brown patina and some light scratches and dings. The frame and breechblock show a fine satin finish with some light spotting and handling marks overall. The stock is good with a short crack behind the upper tang, a few areas of separating grain around the wrist and butt, a slightly oversized buttplate and scattered dents and scuffs. Mechanically good.