This is an ad on the net now:

Manufrance "Ideal" grade "2R" in very nice condition!
http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100903700

No photos of the "R," but re-reading Geoffrey and Wildcattle's posts, I think WC meant the "R" is a stamp on the lug of a Manufrance Ideal which is supplemental to the proof stamp meaning it has been proofed for Nitro...similar to the "BP" Biirmingham proof...i.e. it will be in addition to the PT, PS.. stamp(s)..and the Ideal model number will precede the "R". Haven't seen it myself but would like to see a photo for historical reasons....and to know when that started and ended.



And this ad for a book on Guns International answers my previous question about Manufrance Serial numbers - guess I should get the book and will do so next time I'm in France.

Le Fusil de Chasse "Ideal" by Jean-Claude Mounrnetas
Description:
This soft bound book is about the history and development of the Manufrance Ideal model round action trigger plate shotguns and rifles with many pictures and diagrams and the coveted serial number to date chart.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100397050

Last edited by Argo44; 08/29/17 10:06 PM.
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