Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome break-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Saint-Étienne Double-Barrel Shotgun!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Saint-Étienne
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 2408
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 27" Barrels with Fixed Chokes (According to Choke Gauge, Full on the Right and Modified on the Left)
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Round Knob Walnut Buttstock with Checkered Forend
Action: Break-Action / Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Double-barrel shotguns from the Saint-Étienne region of France are part of a long-standing tradition of arms- and blade-making, with both state workshops and numerous private gunmakers operating in the area. From the late 19th century onward, a thriving commercial market for civilian sporting arms developed, with many smaller firms producing and retailing side-by-side shotguns—but because so many manufacturers operated in the region and many guns carry minimal maker markings, it is often difficult to identify a single producer with confidence. These shotguns were chambered in various gauges, most commonly 12 and 16 gauge, and featured break-action designs, fixed chokes, and walnut stocks with checkered grips. Despite the uncertainty of exact attribution, they reflect the region’s craftsmanship and practical design, combining functional field performance with the refined finish characteristic of French sporting arms.
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 2408
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 27" Barrels with Fixed Chokes (According to Choke Gauge, Full on the Right and Modified on the Left)
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Round Knob Walnut Buttstock with Checkered Forend
Action: Break-Action / Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Double-barrel shotguns from the Saint-Étienne region of France are part of a long-standing tradition of arms- and blade-making, with both state workshops and numerous private gunmakers operating in the area. From the late 19th century onward, a thriving commercial market for civilian sporting arms developed, with many smaller firms producing and retailing side-by-side shotguns—but because so many manufacturers operated in the region and many guns carry minimal maker markings, it is often difficult to identify a single producer with confidence. These shotguns were chambered in various gauges, most commonly 12 and 16 gauge, and featured break-action designs, fixed chokes, and walnut stocks with checkered grips. Despite the uncertainty of exact attribution, they reflect the region’s craftsmanship and practical design, combining functional field performance with the refined finish characteristic of French sporting arms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




