John,
Darne is gone. The last I heard of the Bretton, it was being produced in Czechoslovakia, with a plastic barrel band and trigger guard. I have no idea if it is still built today.
Eightbore,
The bar owners would seek out a pretty Irish student who spoke French, not terribly uncommon in France. Once the girls figured out you spoke English, they were intrigued.
Once they figured out you used a toothbrush and deodorant, you were in.
Best,
Ted
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Bet if they found out you were from Detroit, and rode a Cub, you were back out on your ass again.
