Francis Marquis' shop in Paris was established in 1848. The barrel has "1853" on the bottom (the year of manufacture), a bright bead/post front sight, flutes along the midsection, "francis marquis a paris" etched on the upper left, "boulevard des italiens. 4." etched on the upper right, and scroll patterns. A fine notch rear sight on the upper tang. Intricate leafy scroll engraving is on the lock which is marked "MARQUIS/A PARIS" in a banner below the hammer. The other furniture has coordinating engraving, and the stock also has incised leafy scroll carving. "85" is on the bottom of the barrel, the breech plug, and the wedge, and the wedge staple has a "2."

Fair with 80% plus of the lightly faded refinished blue finish, gray and brown patina on the balance, minor oxidation, front sight once a dovetail moved slightly reward and now a post, hammer repaired, chipped wedge, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The stock has some cracks (including through the wrist), chips, and repairs but is otherwise fine and has distinct carving, minor scratches and dings, and attractive dark finish throughout. Mechanically fine.