Originally Posted by Argo44
1). Didier Drevet barrel dated 1924; 1924 - 2?871 (or 1?871 ??); gun number 1080 for gun labeled "Excelsior." (per other ads for Excelsior's in the period which are chronologically serial numbered apparently). 10 gauge ( 19.2); chamber: 75mm (chambered in mm)(3"). mod�le EXCELSIOR .
http://www.naturabuy.fr/Fusil-juxtapose-Artisanal-Francais-occasion-Calibre-10-item-2824879.html


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Excelsior is a well-known brand created by DD and SIFARM about 1924. Here is a gushing publicity for it. It's funny - if you read the ad on naturabuy.fr above - the guy doesn't know what is Excelsior, has not looked at his gun and claims it was possibly exhibited in Paris in 1900 - odd for a guy asking 2800 Euros for the arm)(research shows he bought it in 2015 at another auction). I'm starting to think some gun dealers are like carpet merchants.

http://fcm25.canalblog.com/archives/2015/05/22/32098981.html

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Ce fusil est sans doute l'un des derniers fabriqués par les établissements Didier-Drevet.
En 1924, cette entreprise cesse activité.
En 1934, Laspoussas-Driol rachète les marques Didier-Drevet, Didier fusil et Didier étui.