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Category - Darne Shotguns - Shotguns - French Double

Category
Darne Shotguns
Shotguns - French Double

Darne R15 28 Gauge – RARE 99% FACTORY CONDITION 5LBS 10OZ, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Darne, Pre-1970, 28 Gauge, 5lbs. 10oz., Chokes SK/IM, LOP 14 13/16", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  4S22 

The Darne shotgun was created in France in 1897 as a very different action referred to as a “SLIDING BREECH” shotgun.  Unique in that the barrels do not pivot on a hinge pin and the action is released by lifting the top opening lever, referred to as the “key”, and in one motion sliding the moving part of the action rearward, ejecting the fired shell(s), allowing the user to quickly feed two shells into the empty chambers and then briskly shove the key forward, sliding the action into battery and strongly locking the action into ready to fire mode.  It is very cool and solid design, with few moving parts and really no areas to wear or “shoot loose”.  The action was so well designed initially that it has remained essentially unchanged for the past 125 years and still being built today.  The guns came in several series and grades, ie the Halifax, R Series, and the V Series.  This fine example of a Darne R15 is in very high, factory original condition and built on a scaled 28ga. frame with 27.5” lightweight barrels choked the perfect SK and IM, the gun tipping the scale at a mere 5lbs. 10oz.  The R15 is hand engraved and precisely machined, the stock is hand checkered with an ebony tip in the forend. This gun has a generous length of pull of 14 13/16” to the factory buttplate. The triggers still retain most of the niter blue from the factory and all the French grey on the receiver remains.  There is no data that can help us date this gun’s date of “birth” but I believe it to be a more modern version as it has a very handy push-button safety I have not seen on other Darne guns.  This gun is virtually AS NEW with over 99% factory finishes on all wood and metal.  You can see the specifications below.  Thank you for considering this unusual but useful piece for your investment and shooting pleasure.


Barrels
Barrel Length:   27 1/2"
Chokes:   .002/.018 SK/IM
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .554/.555
Wall Thickness:   .033/.032
% Blue:   99% factory
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   swamped rib; tight
Sights:   front brass

Action
Action:  sliding breech
Extractors
Receiver Condition:   100% French Grey; lacquered
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   hand cut floral and scroll; sharp and clear
Trigger Type:  double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  99% French Grey w/lacquer

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; ebony forend tip, light figured Euro walnut; some fiddleback
LOP:   14 13/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 9/16"
DAH:   2 5/8"
DAC:   1 1/2"
Cast:   1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   perfect factory
Butt Treatment:   factory hard rubber; logo/trademark


INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
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Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $145.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
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Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge

Price: $6,950.00