Little light gun wouldn't tire you out carrying it around anyway!
Does it have Belgian proof-marks, Fernando?
It looks like it was once full-stocked, as the pipes are mounted on the barrel, with no under-rib.
Stu,
I think you're more or less right about the fish. This design was quite popular in Belgium and France, and is sometimes a fish, or sea - serpent, or a dolphin.
Sometimes teeth are added in ivory or bone.
On occasion, you see the "fish" is actually "swallowing" the stock...as in, the wrist of the stock appears to be protruding from the fishes mouth.
Although a small calibre, it would be good for knocking over the odd rabbit for supper!
Richard.
Ps,
The barrel looks like Bernard twist, ...a good quality Belgian damascus .
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