Manufactured in France from 1881 to 1979, with a single bead sight on a solid rib marked "MADE IN FRANCE". Barrels featuring 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked modified/improved modified with extractor. An extensive rosette and scroll engraving is featured on the sliding breech action with action lever marked "DARNE". The barrel flats are marked "DARNE TYPE 10". The barrels and trigger guard are blue and the frame and sliding action casehardened. the scrollwork extended to the trigger guard with the initials "DB" in the center. Double triggers, with left side of action having the safety. Checkered forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with serrated factory buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4".

Excellent. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish with some minor wear on the muzzles, a dent on the right side barrel about 7 1/4" from the muzzle and a few scattered minor scratches and dings. The trigger guard retains 99% original finish with some edge wear. The action retains approximately 80% of the original bright case colors with a smooth gray in some areas. The frame retains virtually all of the bright case colors. The wood is very good with a few minor dings and dents on the forearm, a few minor handling marks and a few minor nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. The engraving remains crisp. The action is fine.