Very rare large flintlock marine rifle called... Lot 339

Very rare large flintlock marine rifle called "de boucanier", iron barrel, with sides then round, iron sights, length 1,33 m, calibre 17 mm; flat-body lock, engraved with foliage and a running animal, signed: "Praire", fixed by three screws, swan-necked hammer; brass fittings, cut and engraved with foliage; characteristically shaped walnut stock, lightly carved, barrel with four ramrod loops; fruitwood ramrod with iron tip; overall length 1.74 m. Circa 1730/1740. Very good condition. PRAIRE, harquebusier in Saint-Etienne, between 1700/1730; PRAIRE fils, harquebusier, manufacturer and contractor in Saint-Etienne, associated with the widow GRANGENEUVE, in 1760.