I picked up a decent 10 gauge Manufrance Ideal with "Lunette" triggers recently. I was drawn to it because of the similarities it has to a round action game gun from an outward appearance. It really is a very interesting design.
I was surprised when I found out it was a 10 gauge. It handles like a light 12. It has 31.5 inch barrels and weighs about 7.5 pounds. the chambers are 3.25 inches and it is proved for smokeless from what I can read on it.
I tried to learn more about it and there was some good information here and on Geoffroy Gournet's Darne USA Forum but there was no information to be had about them in 10 gauge. Literally there was not one post or thread about the model in 10 gauge. I found zip, nada.
Other than the stock being shorter than I would like, it handles really well and I'm going to take it grouse hunting this week stoked with some 7.5 shot RST's that I bought at Hausman's Hollow earlier this year. It should be a blast.
Anyway, if anyone can point me in the direction of any information about these, specifically in 10 gauge I'd appreciate it. I'm curious to know if there is anyway to find a production breakdown by gauge. I've seen the year of manufacture chart and production number by serialization but nothing gauge specific.
It's handling qualities are really growing on me. All in all a really good find.
Roger
