A percussion target rifle by Rochat

Provenance: Turin
Dating: Mid 19th Century
Dimensions: length 124.5 cm.
Condition: good
Heavy, octagonal, rifled, 15 mm cal. barrel (clean bore with slight pitting, visible rifling), of fine damask with alternating bands of roses and lines; the rear sight channel inlaid with mother-of-pearl; precision foresight; tang with original peep sight. Forward spring lock signed "Rochat a Turin" in cursive and engraved with floral motifs. Wooden full stock with white metal mounts, partially engraved; the left cheek piece with "D S" medallion divided by a Swiss cross. Anatomical trigger guard decorated with a shell. Iron-tipped, wooden ramrod and cartridge extractors. Leather strap.