bls, Rob's suggestion to check the griffinhowe web site is a really good one. I find it hard to believe that your gun is marked VL&D but is not listed on this serial number list but is imported by VL&D, however anything is possible. I AM NOT questioning your description, it is just an anomaly that I've not seen before.
I own two Francottes one is a grade 45 that is stunning with the typical engraving theme of an Eagle grade. The other is a Francotte "mid grade" sidelock (if there is such a thing) that was originally made for the European market. It is not marked with import marks and has 27 5/8" barrels and has or had other features that point to it being made for the European market.
I don't know if Bob Beach is still doing the documentation letters for Francottes but it is well worth the cost. JMHO but his letter makes the letters available for some other makers look like a joke. The amount of detail provided is amazing!
Last edited by Doug Mann; 01/25/21 10:44 AM.
