Dang, Craig that is not good news. I think it is worth a call to JJ Perodeau (pronounced Pair-Ah-Doh I believe) at Champlin Arms. I spoke tp him a while back about French Gun Parts. He has some contacts back at St Etienne that can supply some parts.



http://www.champlinarms.com/Default.aspx?tabid=37itf


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