Manufrance Ideal No. 3 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun

CLEAN, ORIGINAL GUN, 6LBS. 7OZ

General Specs: Manufrance, Year 1924, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 53893

Manufrance Ideal is one of France's finest shotguns, with origins back to 1881 and unchanged in over 100 years of production.  A true round action with 3 locks (2 Purdey style underbites, rising bite integrating with rib extension), with the same reputation for robust strength as the Dickson (circa 1880) and the MacNaughton (circa 1879) as a result of the nearly solid steel action with little metal removal for the working parts.  Way stronger than the typical A & D style box lock.  This gun, sn53893 is nicely adorned as a Grade 3 and made around 1915 and in great factory original condition.  These guns are super light, this one weighing just 6lbs. 7oz., and balanced delightfully in hand.  The No. 3 has about 50% leaf and scroll engraving, finely checkered wood, and fine fit and finish.  These guns are not common and represent a great value in a quality, dynamic, upland bird gun.  

Barrels

Barrel Length: 27.5"
Chokes: .030/.036   IM/F
Bores: polished
Bore Diameter: .723/.730
Wall Thickness: .026/.027
% Blue: 97%
Chambers: 2 5/8"
Ribs: sunken engraving
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 10%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 30% coverage scroll
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: silvered

Stock

Type: english straight grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/8"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: horn butt plate

Other

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.

Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer 
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. 
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only 
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally! 
Item Condition: Used 
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other

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