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					Originally Posted by fernando
					
				 
				As you keep digging, you find that the Lamotte were a numerous family of Stephanois (Saint Etienne natives) gunmakers, active from end XVII to mid XIX centuries;Joseph Lammote having being of the first in the line (1716-1807). 
By the way Dana, how is your French ? Perhaps if you contact the  FRENCH MUSEUM OF ART AND INDUSTRY they may be able to pass you precise information on the very Louis Lamotte. They seem to be  A VIABLE SOURCE.  
			
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 Thanks for the info and suggestion. Unfortunately, I only speak English. But I do have a few French friends.
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