James has answered the import question, and is key to getting the cost down. We both have developed limited contacts in France, but continue to slowly expand them as we (mostly James) help some members get Ideals over here.
Ted, like James stated this is their trigger plate action internals with the externals configured to attempt to appeal to the English market. With little success, I believe. Besides the receiver externals, a top rib was added, and the
brettelle automatique appears to be eliminated. See below
http://www.naturabuy.fr/IDEAL-modele-ANGLAIS-item-2081633.html The checkering does not look factory to me, and not of a quality that would have been found on a Perfection (note overrun on left side), and led me to also wonder if this might be a restock. Larry makes some good observations.
