For the record, 33,551 "eyeglass" guns were made until 1909*. I wouldn't think they were all for black powder and all proofed by a dealer.

It is my understanding that Idéals were all sold directly by Manufrance. No dealers, to
keep the prices down (à la Galazan). The guns were subjected to terribly unjustified
revues due to this in their beginnings.

JC

* Le fusil de chasse "IDEAL" by J-C Mournetas-Editions du Pecari

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