The serial number 20169 is too early to be recorded in our No. Just as with gun manufacturers today, models were changed as necessary to meet a price point or incorporate some improvement in appearance or function. One thing that appears certain is that the features of the particular models were not hard and fast. ![]() As the basic lightweight model, the Quality "I" was likely the one to be most readily available as a non-ejector gun. Right now I cannot locate the source of this except for the general statement in the 1896 VL&D catalog (page 12) which says that the lightweight models were available "both with and without automatic ejectors". Most of the catalogs of the period describe this model as an ejector gun but my notes indicate that it was also made as an extractor gun as well. The characteristics include: light weight, Anson & Deeley action, Treble-Fast locking system (Purdey-type double under-lugs, an exposed Greener cross-bolt through a parallel rib extension), and intercepting sears. The shotgun in the original post appears to be a Quality "I" (not to be confused with the Grade No. You can find a brief history and a list of the models available through the years on my post in the FAQ section. "Von Lengerke & Detmold began to import Francotte shotguns in 1889. Beach's ID of the one in the above thread:
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