REVOLVER LEPAGE-MOTIER, second type model 1866-67. Six-shot, double action in 11mm calibre with central percussion. System with block barrel falling on the left side. Entirely in bronzed chased iron, embossed and nielloed. Decorated with interlacing foliage and flowers. Carved ebony plates in continuation of the weapon and ring of dragonne with the cap. Master's hallmark on the lug of the grip frame. Octagonal rifled barrel marked "LEPAGE MOUTIER A PARIS" on the upper side and cylinder numbered 8. Lateral toggle extractor. Guilloche screws and triggers under trigger guard. Some wear and oxidation. Total length: 29 cm. France, Second Empire period. From a great dynasty of gunsmiths that existed from the end of the 18th century until the Faure Lepage company in the 20th century, this name was associated with royal and imperial houses and prestige. Some pieces were produced as diplomatic gifts for the Ottoman Empire and the Orient. Expert : Alban Degrave