Blackened walnut case with filets and monogrammed "MS" cartouche in silver-plated copper. Wrapped in mauve velvet in a two-compartment design and signed on the lid in gold "Desenne 93 Avenue Montaigne à Paris". With key (return lock). 42 x 16 x 6 cm Contains: Flobert system single-shot pistol caliber 6 mm Blued barrel signed "Desenne à Paris". Chased iron fittings with foliage. Carved walnut stock. With old ammunition box and ramrod (end cap missing). Length : 37 cm Circa 1860. A.B.E. (small traces of moisture). SENNE or DESENNE, arms manufacturer in Paris in 1856, still in existence in 1865.