I handled and fired a Flashball double, with non-lethal rounds, beanbags of some sort. Wicked looking weapon.
https://flash-ball.com/Best,
Ted
Prior to opening my current business I worked for a Military/Law Enforcement contractor that had a close relationship with Verney-Carron. The less-lethal Sage Deuce was a licensed copy of the V-C flash ball, offered in 37mm and 40mm and the company would often import parts for it from France. I met “the old man” Pierre, his son Guillaume and their sales manager many times at IWA, Shot Show and our factory in Michigan. Interesting family to say the least. Pierre loved to hunt with large caliber double rifles and his son Guillaume was always very focused on growing the military and law enforcement side of the business.
Their head gunmaker Jerome left to work for Rigby a few years ago, maybe there were signs then that the company was moving away from the bespoke gun business. From what I recall they only built 50-75 custom guns a year. Hopefully they can find a way to keep it going, would be a shame to lose such a historic European manufacturer.
Channing Will
Will Bros. Restoration
