https://auctions.morphyauctions.com...ANCE_IDEAL_12_GAUGE_SIDE_BY_SIDE_SHOTGUN

jaycee's lists would certainly rearrange the dob's of my three ideals; moving #26,331 (7REP) from 1908 back to 1901 (which might explain the proof with powder S); moving #60,782 (5S) from 1928 back to 1927; and moving my little 16 gauge model 320 forward from 1933 to 1934.

and on the first page, it's clear how fab was able to quickly label #26,331, the pigeon guns were all grouped together, separated merely by french or english style.

and another bit of eye candy - file:///C:/Users/tom/Downloads/IDEAL%20PERFECTION%20RIFLE%20ENGLISH%20TYPE%20MODEL%206RE%20PLATINES%20FAUX%20BODY%20....mhtml

Last edited by graybeardtmm3; 08/25/25 07:53 PM.
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