A work in progress, pending delivery and refinish. MF Ideal 302 16 gauge from the mid 1930's. Hope to get it in my hands by spring or early summer. Photos are from the sales ad which could be magnified on the site, but aren’t good copies which will guarantee the “after” photos will make the gun look a whole lot better. Here’s where I lifted the photos below.
http://www.naturabuy.fr/Fusil-MANUFRANCE-Ideal-302-Calibre-16-65-item-3438055.html The engraving on the sides is a little different from the French guns I’ve seen. The images in the link will “embiggen” if clicked. Before buying, a knowledgeable collector had his hands on the gun and gave the “go ahead” on barrels and metalwork condition. Not the belle of the ball in comparison with the others shown in this thread, but definitely something I’ll be very pleased to own and shoulder. Hope this post isn’t the Anticipatory Kiss of Death and /or Misdelivery. Gil
