In fact, I can't even identify some of my own Frenchies. The following is two 16ga project guns that I've been restocking and restoring, so they're not really ready to show. The first is a Darne type with no makers marks anywhere. I must have records on at least twelve different names associated with Darne type shotguns, but so far I can't identify the maker of this shotgun.






The second is a very well made boxlock that I am stocking to my likes rather than a typically French design. Diamond grip with sunken side panels and drops were not original to the gun...it's just a shooter...





Note the Purdey type bolt rather than the Helice-Grip quad lock up or it's three bite Verney Carron sister, Triple Verrou.