Luxurious and very rare pinfire shotgun, with serpentine key patented by Henri Pieper. (marking "H.Pieper Bte") Henri Pieper (1840-1898) is a great name in the history of Belgian and European armoury. H. Pieper was indeed a brilliant and prolific gunsmith, he created various establishments such as, H. Pieper, Bayard, E. Herstal, FN. This double-barrelled tilting rifle is an imposing antique weapon. The system is rare in Lefaucheux. Fully functional, the two loading notches are firm and clear. In a well-preserved condition, some of the engravings were finished by Calvet in Carcassonne: They are less clear. Sophisticated serpentine key opening system. Choked. Magnificent zoomorphic hammers. Clean barrels, some spots hidden under the barrels. Magnificent English maple butt, finely gridded. See the numerous photos. Fast shipping by post with insurance and tracking.