That is a very nice Francotte. The early VL&D guns are some of my favorites. In terms of Francotte models and grades, remember that Francotte changed model designations several times (I have the list Mr. Beach graciously provided stashed away somewhere). While some of the early guns may be similar to some of the later models we are more familiar with (e.g., Model 14s, 18s, 25s, etc.), they were different. I love shooting my Francotte model 3A :-)
Ken
- FWIW, my Francotte, circa-1987, does not have a wood plug in the stock cheek that I can detect. I don't remember noticing the plugs on other Francottes, but wasn't looking hard for them
