with long tapering sighted barrel retained by four engraved copper alloy bands (one replaced), stamped with a brief inscription (illegible) at the breech, engraved tang, flat lock with filed bridle, full stock entirely encased in engraved and pierced steel, applied with a chased copper alloy plaque ahead of the lock, very slender butt of characteristic form pierced and inlaid with copper alloy, engraved trigger-guard with long moulded rear terminal, a pair of sling swivels, and steel ramrod, 122.5 cm barrel