Merci comme d'habitude FAB.
Here is a translation of his post:
The firm of COIRIER (note spelling) (founded under the original name of Marquis Coirier Suc. T and F) situated at 4 Boulevard des Italiens in Paris made and finished fine arms from the foundation of their factory and workshop in 1848. The company participated in, among others, the Paris Universal Esposition in 1855 and in 1867 as well as London in 1862.
As far as I know, the Paris proof house opened in i1895. Before, I strongly doubt that a lot of barrel makers and arms makers went down to Saint-Entienne to have their products proofed. As Pierre Dider said, in 1878 there were two different weights and measures, those for Paris and those for the rest of France. (See the article posted above)
PS: Wildcattle is not doing too badly. He spends some time on Passion la Chasse (French gun chat website)
Translation from below:
This is the correct spelling (COIRIER). I haven't been able to find when Francis Marquis gave his workshop to Coirier.
Last edited by Argo44; 07/24/22 08:05 PM.
