Manufrance Ideal No. 6 16 Gauge SxS Shotgun

RARE, HIGHLY ENGRAVED, 5 3/4LBS

General Specs: Manufrance, Year 1924, 16 Gauge, 5lbs 13oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 52136

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.  These guns were made from No. 0 to No.9 grades, with very few made higher than the No. 3.  This gun is a gorgeous No. 6 with the addition of sideclips for lateral lock up, full coverage deep chiseled scroll and foilage engraving, the finest steel with the 5 Palms proof stamp, chopper lump barrels, fine skip-line checkering on the nicely figured French walnut stock, and the trademark retractable leather sling that disappears into the butt stock.  Seeing a No. 6 in 12ga. is rare, but in 16ga. it is a true find, and surprisingly affordable compared to the Scottish guns.  The Ideal is a very dynamic gun in hand and brutishly strong and robust, making it a fine upland and sporting gun that will continue to increase in value as you enjoy its use.  

Barrels

Barrel Length: 27.5"
Chokes: .028/.039  IM/F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .668/.674
Wall Thickness: .030/.027
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: sunken engraving
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 100% fine scroll, deep floral
Trigger Type: double crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100% case color

Stock

Type: prince of whales grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect, skip line style checkering
Butt Treatment: black plastic

Other

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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 $55.00 We ship internationally! 
Item Condition: Used 
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other

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