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Category - Darne Shotguns - Shotguns - French Double

Category
Darne Shotguns
Shotguns - French Double

Darne V19 20 Gauge – VINTAGE FIREARMS INC, 1930’s, 5LBS. 3OZ., FIGURED FRENCH WALNUT

Description:
Darne V19 20 Gauge Side by Side
1930’s, 5LBS. 3OZ., FIGURED FRENCH WALNUT

General Specs: Darne, Year 1930's, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 2oz, SxS
Serial Number: ss900

What a unique shotgun we have in the Darne (the “e” at the end is silent), a creation of Frenchman Regis Darne of Saint Etienne, France in 1893.  A distinct departure from anything we side x side lovers are familiar with, having a sliding breech and barrels that are stationary and do not pivot.  The Darne design is rock solid, and well proven with no real changes or improvements in the design since the turn of the century in 1900.  When you examine the action and engineering of this shotgun you realize why there have been no changes…it is perfect in its present form!  The Darne was built in several different quality levels and models; the Halifax (economy grade), the R series (moderate décor) and the V series, the luxury model.  This fine little gun, snSS900 built around 1930, is the V19 from Darne’s highest model line, with finely figured French walnut, 90% coverage of delicate hand-cut rose and scroll engraving, deeply chiseled foliate fences, engraving wedges on the barrels, articulated triggers, hidden top toggle pin, horn inlay at the tip of the forend, and a checkered horn butt plate.  The 27” barrels are choked IC/M with mirror bores, restored to 100% rust blue, and have a unique swamped rib and no bottom rib, as was their design.  The gun is stocked to 15” LOP to the original horn butt plate with the customary worm holes known to horn buttplates (we can install a new butt plate if you don’t like the charm of the original), and 2 ¾” drop at heel, 1 5/8” drop at heel, ¼” cast off.  At 5lbs. 3oz. I don’t know if you could find a lighter, better balanced upland gun to carry afield.  The sliding breech has ejector functions and is very easy to operate and maintain, being lightning fast to load and unload.  The V series have a push button barrel release that allows the barrels to be removed from the action easily for inspection, maintenance, and casing.  The Darne is not a common gun, and the V Series is quite rare, especially early guns from between the wars.  There is a cult following of these guns, as they are a delight to carry afield for your upland pursuits and quite a crowd pleaser at the gun club.  They are still being produced today and a Darne V19 20ga. can be bought at a starting price of $15,000.  This gun has been restored to new inside and out by Geoffrey Gournet, the present U.S. retailer, and only needs a new home…nothing else.  We have listed this gun to sell at a very attractive price.  This is a great tangible asset investment that will continue to increase in value as you enjoy its use.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length: 27"
Chokes: .008/.020  IC/M
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .638 both
Wall Thickness: .026/.027
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: swamped rib
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight, as new
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors
Case Color: french grey 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: rose and scroll; 95% coverage; deep fences
Trigger Type: crisp
Trigger Guard Color: engraved

Stock

Type: english stock/splinter forend; high figure French walnut
LOP: 15"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/4"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: horn butt plate

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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!

 
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price.  Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
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

If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me at jayvfiguns or salesvfiguns. You can also call us at #616-292-6240. Please visit our . Thanks!  Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes