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Can anyone tell me about F. Warnier shotguns. I was looking at one that seemed very nice for the price, but I am unfamiliar with them. It looked to be a very early 20th century, French gun. Are they generally well made? This one had very nice wood, some decent engraving, well under 7#.
The lighting was terrible, but I took some photos of the proofs that I don't understand. Perhaps someone can comment on them. I'll post them shortly.
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These are the proofs.
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French gun seller in Paris Felix Warner. Not sure if he simply sold guns made by others or made any himself. Other examples of guns with his name on it include Belgian made guns of decent quality See this other thread http://doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=424335&page=3
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Belguim and older than 1922 http://www.shotguns.se/html/belgium.htmlRe-proofed, the PV mark is found on barrels and locks after voluntary semi-smokeless proof 70mm chamber length 20.6 is chamber diameter 1.266 Weight of proofed barrels, after 1924 fractions of grams no longer used.
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Thanks for the replies. I wonder what that P.1K266 means?
Drew, that second gun would be the very same one.
Any idea of what the value would be? The second example was asking if it was worth $650, but the guy never got an answer. Are these really that low value? Looks like a lot of gun for that price and wood was outstanding. 3 way lock up was nice and tight, everything fit well and was in at least good condition.
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1.266 kilograms barrel weight at proof testing Value? What does the gun look like?
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The P 1K266 was what skeettx was saying is the weight of the barrels in grams at proof or 1,266 grams which would convert to about 2.79 lbs (2lb 13oz). The 20.6 which he stated was the chamber diameter converts to .811" & is taken just ahead of the rim seat. This will likely give a diameter at the juncture of the chamber with cone of about .797". Current SAAMI specs call for a minimum diameter at that point of .798" but it is not at all unusual to find older guns with tighter chambers.
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Yes, of course, condition is everything. Wood was borderline spectacular, with a newly fitted, but not finished red rubber pad (edges are not rounded and screw plugs are still proud). It could use about 3 more coats of finish in my opinion. No cracks or significant scratched, dents or chips and very good wood-metal fit. Checkering was very good condition, with really nicely done border that is just visible on one of those that Drew listed. Twenty-eight inch barrels are about 50% original bluing, Almost certainly rehoned. Seller claims IM/F chokes. The fences, with side clips are deeply engraved and the lock plates are nicely bordered with one small patch of rust (I think it is rust) that is not deep or pitted on the right side. Lock up seems perfect. Double triggers. Ejectors. The engraving and condition seem essentially identical to the one that Drew posted and can also be seen here https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=478286
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Yes, I'm now certain that the gun I saw is the same gun as the second gun Drew linked to.
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