Darne/ Charlin

[jkingrph]

Have a28ga Darne, will pick up 16Ga Charlin tomorrow. Does anyone have any kind of info on these French shotguns other than that they are incredibly well made?:cool-smiley-1:

[WmRoy]

No info here.......... but I for one would sure like to see a picture of your French beauties........ :grinning-thumbsup:

[jkingrph]

Have Charlin at gunsmiths to have borer holes in buttplate repaired, will try and make pictures when I get it back,but am totally inexperienced as how to post pictures . any suggestions?

[No4Mk1]

There is a thread that explains posting pictures here:

http://guncollectorsforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97

If you still have trouble you can PM any of the "Founding Members" and we'll be happy to help you out!

[jkingrph]

Got Camera, tried posting pictures using manage attachments per instructions. Tried uploading pictures directely from camera, and after downloading pictures to file on computer. I both cases upload of files failed.
Any suggestions

[billybob]

I have a super charlin O/U and i have been having a hard time getting info on them, so this all I have on them.
made from 1881 to 1979 (dates for a darne) 1900 to 1968 (Charlin)
the charlin is modeled after the Darne from Saint Elienne France
they came in 12,16,20 and 28 GA. they were manufactured with a veriety of barrel lenghts. I can't find to much more on them. If any one knows more I would like to hear from you

[duncaninfrance]

I have a super charlin O/U and i have been having a hard time getting info on them, so this all I have on them.
made from 1881 to 1979 (dates for a darne) 1900 to 1968 (Charlin)
the charlin is modeled after the Darne from Saint Elienne France
they came in 12,16,20 and 28 GA. they were manufactured with a veriety of barrel lenghts. I can't find to much more on them. If any one knows more I would like to hear from you

I will ask about and see if I can find anything for you.
Darne are still produced, http://www.fusildarne.com/ and you will find a lot of information there.
Also, go to http://www.cornellpubs.com (http://www.cornellpubs.com/) and search for Carlin. it will bring up these 2 - Keywords in Title:

Charlin Fusil de Chasse c.1951 Catalog
19 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated.
Charlin Le Fusil de Chasse c1960 Catalog
14 pages, about 8 1/2" x 11" glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated.
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Bombay Armoury 1932-33 Season Catalogue (India)
183 pages, about 11" x 8", glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated.
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Gastinne Renette (Paris) 1940 Gun Catalog
70 pages, about 8 1/2" x 11" glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated.
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Side by Sides of the World 1997 - Carder | by Charles E. Carder
190 pages, about 11" x 8", glossy soft-cover in full color. Printed on high quality paper. Many Illustrations.
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