Gunmaker Louis Perin/Perrin of Poitiers was married to Justine Le Page, daughter of the famed gunmaker Jean Le Page of Paris, and worked in Paris c. 1830-1865. This impressive volley gun clearly draws its basic design to the legendary Nock volley guns of the Napoleonic Wars era. On the civilian marked these are sometimes known as "goose guns" as they were used to hunt fowl. The barrels on this example measure .48 caliber (42 bore) but firing together pack much more punch! There is a silver blade front sight fitted on top of the rib which is signed "PERIN LE PAGE A PARIS" and engraved with foliate motifs. The standing breech is groove and is fitted with a U-notch rear sight. The casehardened lock has "PERIN LE PAGE/A PARIS" signed in an oval panel. The mounts are plain. The figured walnut stock has checkered panels on the forend and the "duckbill" shaped wrist as well as a long sculpted cheekrest on the left. The gun has a fairly short 12 5/8 inch length of pull.

Extremely fine with 75% original brown finish an distinct twist patterns visible along the barrels, 80% original case colors on the lock, lighter original case colors and mottled gray patina on the mounts, light oxidation, and general mild wear. The wood is very fine and has crisp checkering, scattered dings and scratches, and strong oiled finish. Mechanically fine.