Barrel ed-that should be "action" flats have "Fusil Canardier" on them, or so I seem to make out from the second pix, Roger. That is to say, "Waterfowl (Duck) gun." Long barrels underscore that. Double St. Etienne proof means stout enough. Looks as if 75mm proofmark for chamber length, that's just under 3 inches.
I've a 7lb 2 oz 10-gauge Darne R-16 so made and use 2-7/8 inch cartridges which you can buy commercially (RST) or make by cutting down 3-1/2" primed Federal hulls and loading yourself.
Best of the Season, Tim
Last edited by Tim Carney; 12/29/13 10:45 PM.
