I also found the reproof odd. However, everything checks out. Bore measurements are on target with the 18.4 mm stamped on both barrels (.723/.724). Chokes and other particulars check out with what is listed on the Vouzelaud "characteristics" label in the case: sidelock, 2 3/4", 76 cm barrels, chokes 1/10 and 2/10 (.005/.012--pretty much skeet 1 and 2). The PV under something (doubtless the rampant lion, but very hard to make out) shows well enough on at least one side of the flats. There's also a "JD 187" on the flats, which I think is too much of a coincidence not to tie it back to Joseph Donnay, whose name is on the inside of the locks. (Given the perron on the water table, I'm pretty sure he's Belgian rather than French.)
It has the hidden 3rd fastener, often seen on Belgian guns. Very tight, does not show much use at all. Checkering is at least 28 lpi, and the wood virtually unmarked. Excellent trigger pulls (front articulated) at about 3 1/2 and 4 1/2. All in all, a very nice gun.
Last edited by L. Brown; 12/23/14 01:39 PM.
