This stunning sporting gun was the work of at least three Eibar artisans in the early 19th century. A "crown/BVS/TIN/DVI" barrelmarker's mark (Juan Estaban Bustindui) along with fleurs-de-lis, a cross, and a rampant lion in gold are on the breech section as well as a gold inlaid border and gold floral scroll patterns. A "crown/AL/BER/DI" maker's mark on the trigger guard. The lock maker's mark appears to be "crown/ECO/ABA." The smoothbore barrel has a golden blade front sight with gold inlaid accents. The vent has a gold liner. The standing breech has a "dished" rear sight and floral engraving. The lock has engraved and chiseled scroll accents and borders, a gold lined pan, and a serrated frizzen. The furniture is iron and also has floral and scroll chiseling and engraving with some gilt backgrounds. The Madrid type stock is nearly full-length and has excellent molding, raised relief carved floral carving, and an attractive fluted butt. A "F.W. ROEBLING III/COLLECTION/TRENTON, N. J./5" tag accompanies this classic Spanish sporting gun. Provenance: The F.W. Roebling III Collection; The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr