Antoine Dumares

France, circa 1750

Side-by-side smoothbore barrels in caliber 14 mm.

The breech and centre-rail with floral gold inlays.

Lightly chiseled iron flintlocks (one hammer welded, one with partial fracture), the lock-plates signed "Antoine Dumares".

Carved walnut full stocks (one stock with restored crack near the lock). Engraved bronze furniture in relief, the butt caps showing portraits.

Wooden ramrods with iron jag. Length 36.5 cm each.

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