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by Boutet, Arquebusien du Roy, Versailles, the single stage barrel with sighting ridge engraved with
a sunburst with crown and numbered No.38, the finely carved walnut stock extending fully to the
muzzle, with ebon ramrod, the silver mounts hallmarked and engraved with foliage, the butt with
leather cheek piece. 37cm overall
Nicholas-Noel Boutet was a director of the Versailles Rifle Manufactory. Born in Paris, son of the
Royal Gunsmith, in 1788. He married Emilie Desainte, daughter of his father’s colleague. This con-
ferred a greater influence at court and the title Gunmaker in Ordinary to the King.
During the revolution, he worked for Napoleon as the Director of the State of Arms Company
€ 8,000 - 12,000