Barrel markings interpretation ?

Pukka Bundook · 26th March 2018, 03:27 PM

Good morning gentlemen,
I have a mystery on my hands; It is an early double -barreled flintlock sporting gun, barrels marked Luis Santos, Locks by Labarde, Paris, and apparently re-stocked in England in the early 19th century!

Under the breech it has these stampings , attached.
I can not figure out what this says or means. Maybe the "staine" is "spaine"?
But what the first part is I do not know. Looks a bit like "Lesson " in French! any help most appreciated!!

Richard.

26th March 2018, 03:27 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Barrel markings interpretation ? Good morning gentlemen, I have a mystery on my hands; It is an early double -barreled flintlock sporting gun, barrels marked Luis Santos, Locks by Labarde, Paris, and apparently re-stocked in England in the early 19th century! Under the breech it has these stampings , attached. I can not figure out what this says or means. Maybe the "staine" is "spaine"? But what the first part is I do not know. Looks a bit like "Lesson " in French! any help most appreciated!! Richard. Attached Images