| controlled_feed |
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| 28/04/13 07:30 AM |
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19th Century French gun makers
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Morning all
I posted last week trying to translate some french on a gun. I have finally worked it out.
Now I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on Ferdinand Claudin.
So far all I can find out is he was a gun maker in Paris from 1833 to 1890 and exhibited at 3 Great Exhibitions in the 1830's and 40's.
More particularly I am trying to ascertain what period of time he operated out of an address (in French) Rue Joquelet 1, Paris.
Many thanks
CF
| tinker |
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| 28/04/13 10:40 AM |
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I want to see photos of this gun.
I don't have date specifics, but every Claudin long gun I've seen has been high quality, some very ornate.
Post photos!
Cheers
Tinker
| controlled_feed |
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| 28/04/13 06:13 PM |
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Tinker
I promiose I will post photos. But am unable to for a little while.
You are right, it is very ornate and what I think is a very special gun.
Others that have seen it think it to be gaudy and over the top, but I like it.
CF
| WildCattle |
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| 02/06/13 01:29 AM |
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From my reference books:
Claudin: Parisian Gunmaking family: Sebastien-Ferdinand, Desire-Henri, Ferdinand (son).
At the Paris exhibit in 1839 (Bronze medal), 1844 (ditto), 1849 (ditto), 1855 (1st class medal), 1867 (silver medal), 1878 (Gold medal)& London 1851 (Prize medal) & 1862.
Numerous Patents from 1850 to 1878.
Located 9, rue de la Tonnellerie in 18389, 1, rue Joquelet from 1844-1860, and 38 bld des italiens from 1861-1878.
Seems to have exited the business in 1890.
Best regards,
WC-