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Yeah, the extractors are fine. I shot it today; triggers are pretty stiff, though.

Gene,
On the underside of your sliding breechblock you will see two little pieces of metal that appear to have a pin running though them. They line up with the triggers from the bottom. They are what acts as a sear in a Darne R model.
Wipe any loose crud off with a cloth with either WD-40 or Breakfree on it. Then, lay the breechblock upside down on a clean rag and put a few drops of Breakfree on those little metal pieces, using your finger to move the lube from front to back, and forcing it around the sear. Don't get nuts, two or three drops of Breakfree is about right. Let the breechblock sit upside down on the rag overnight, flip it over the next day, and let it sit for an hour or two more, and then wipe any excess lube off.
Nobody will ever brag about their R Darne trigger pulls, but, a little lube will help.

Best,
Ted

I Breakfreed the trigger mechanisms. I also removed the awful stock extension which was sight-awful. I'm getting more acquainted with the gun. All it needs is a coat of Tru-Oil on the stock to freshen it up. And a buttplate, which should be here on Wednesday. A fellow member here sent me a copy of a original manual in English.

I think I'm gonna like this gun. Used my snap-caps today and the trigger is stiff but not awful...a step or two before awful, maybe just "interesting."

I like mine. I freely admit they aren't for everybody (are you still here, Larry?) but, one that fits can be a delight.
The shenanigans of former import(ers):



I regard a Bretelle Darne highly. They are nice slings, wider than the "Automatique" that everyone talks about, more comfortable, and therefore more useful. I sent Geoffroy on a mission to bring a 28 gauge version home for my V19 when he was in France this summer. It was harder than it looked. The assembly is a mix of new and used parts, and, of course, it must be fitted to the gun, the fitting engraved and hardened, the screw contoured,
hardened, engraved, and fitted, and there really isn't anything that was inexpensive about the project.

The days of pulling this off, even for those that know the ropes, are quickly drawing to an end, I'm afraid.

A pity.

The intended gun for the sling:



Geoffroy owns a 28 gauge V19, hope he doesn't change his mind.

Best,
Ted

Ted, I might come around to liking mine because it does fit and is in quite nice shape. We'll have to see, once I have it in hand. And I'm with you on the slings. My first classic double (after an Ithaca SKB 150) was a 16ga pre-war Sauer. Fairly plain gun, but it holds the record for longevity in my inventory. Had it for 20+ years. Back when we were shooting a lot of pheasants in Iowa, it was always nice to sling arms while strolling back to the truck with a limit in my vest. Also handy for shooting photos . . . no need to put the gun on the ground.

For my R 10, I ordered a replica Darne buttplate which arrived today. A very good fit, and looks to me like an original. A shout-out to Triple K/Vintage Gun Grips. They make a good product and shipped it quickly.

Got some poor pictures of the barrels and barrel flats. I'm posting here for any information from you experts.

The lettering stamped before the number "668" on barrels is SPC in a larger font than the numerals. Gil

Slightly larger and lighter-struck, finer letters than the numbers.

Triple proof, 2 3/4". The mark below the PT means it's no older than 1924.