We see a new form of orna-ment in the shape of flowers, garlands and bows, and its conceptual center, namely, a monogram of Catherine the Great. But Tula craftsmen improved it by mak-ing it volumetric and bold. It was known by craftsmen of the Moscow Kremlin Armory as early as in the 15th century. The breech end of the barrel (public factories put their trade-marks on it here) and all lock parts are dec-orated, which is one of the most ancient ways of pro-cessing precious metals-embossing. The ratio of nonferrous met-als is well chosen: gold is only an interlink of the orna-ment.
The large butt design is in keeping with its relative solidity and the fine forearm is accentuating the elegance of the article.
Gun-stock, where the barrel is fastened to the mecha-nism), a delicate ornament is twining, made of golden and silver wire inserted into the wood-golden Caucasi-an walnut.
