Gouvain of Langres, Haute-Marne, France, is listed as active around 1780. The smoothbore barrel has a series of gold inlays along its length and a gold lined vent. The lock is signed "Gouvain/a Langres" at center and has light scroll and border engraving. The brass furniture has various designs, including a snarling lioness/leopard head on the pommel. The stock is carved with molding, tear drop flats, and floral patterns.