Long flintlock shotgun. Round barrel with flat top and thunderbolt. Lock with remains of signature "J LAMOTTE" and hammer with flat body engraved with foliage and scientific trophy. Cut and engraved iron fittings. Opening buttplate with bayonet socket. Silver thumb piece. Walnut stock. The ramrod is missing. Length: 141 cm. Fair condition (oxidation, needs cleaning, front of barrel needs refixing). Circa 1780. Lamotte, dynasty of harquebusiers from Saint-Etienne. Provenance: Collection of Monsieur F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.