Not something you see everyday

[Rod]

Was out shooting sporting clays yesterday when I came across something out of the ordinary.

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[Vaughan]

OK, now you need to explain..... certainly an interesting talking piece. Still shoots I take it?

[Rod]

OK, now you need to explain..... certainly an interesting talking piece. Still shoots I take it?

Sure does the owner let me and a couple of mates have a few shots. The action is as slick us…felt sort of like one of those Swiss straight pull military rifles.
I’m pretty sure he said it was a “Bane” brand, manufactured in France. I don’t think I’ll ever see too many others around.

Rod

[mchughcb]

I used to see one every day. Because I had one. A darne shotgun, or maybe the less common Charlin.

My honest opinion, don't buy one. They are like french cars.

[Rod]

I used to see one every day. Because I had one. A darne shotgun, or maybe the less common Charlin.

My honest opinion, don't buy one. They are like french cars.

Yep Darne. Funny thing is that the owner likened it to Citroen

Still very unusual .

Rod

[SPEEDY]

I always liked the look of them, but for some reason I just don't like em. It must be the French thing, there's something about French engineering that I never quite like or trust.

[AWS]

I do like French shotguns and have a small collection, a R-11 Darne 12ga, a Manufrance Robust 12ga, a Manufrance Super Costo (Ideal) 12ga and a petite little 16ga sxs that came off a French ocean liner dating to the early 1900's. All are well made and have been very reliable. The R-11 is all steel and walnut and weighs in at 5lb 15oz just a delight to to chase pheasants and sharptails across the prairies.

I forgot the svelte little pinfire 16ga, I'd love to take it out for a day in the field. Circa 1850 and still tight with vestiges of case colour.