The Le Page firm in Paris was one of the most prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The locks are signed "LE PAGE APARIS" in ornate script and have light Greco-Roman themed engraving, and the barrels have a "crown/HR" mark on the left and an indistinct mark on the right at the breech, a gold thunderbolt motif around the blade front sight, and golden borders and a flaming lamp motif on the breech section. A similar thunderbolt motif is also found on the pommel cap. The dished upper tang and the furniture are also engraved. The stock has raised relief scroll and floral carving, molding around the flats and trigger guard tang, and a slender wrist.

Very good with an even dark gray and brown patina overall, fine original gold inlay remaining, distinct lock markings, crisp raised relief carving, a crack and a repair on the forend, slightly loose cap, some chipping at the edges, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.