Helice shotgun - The Firearms Forum

twinsdad · 02-19-2007, 09:31 PM

My twin boys were given a set of shotguns with Helice on them. Each has "Acier Special", "Acier De'surete", "Double Epreuve" and "Rectifie Faure" (maybe spelled "Regtifie") on the barrels of the guns which are hidden when the stock is attached. They were their grandfather's shotguns. They appear to be a 16 gauge. Do you have any information on these guns?

Thanks for any help

Pistolenschutze · 02-19-2007, 10:48 PM

They were French built shotguns, Twins, and if I recall correctly, they were only built until around WWII. Generally, they are considered of quite good quality. A nice box lock can be worth $500-$1500, depending on such things as gauge, overall condition, and degree of embellishment. A side lock usually commands an even higher value.

Hope this helps a little.

02-19-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
twinsdad Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1	Helice shotgun My twin boys were given a set of shotguns with Helice on them. Each has "Acier Special", "Acier De'surete", "Double Epreuve" and "Rectifie Faure" (maybe spelled "Regtifie") on the barrels of the guns which are hidden when the stock is attached. They were their grandfather's shotguns. They appear to be a 16 gauge. Do you have any information on these guns? Thanks for any help -->

02-19-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Helice shotgun They were French built shotguns, Twins, and if I recall correctly, they were only built until around WWII. Generally, they are considered of quite good quality. A nice box lock can be worth $500-$1500, depending on such things as gauge, overall condition, and degree of embellishment. A side lock usually commands an even higher value. Hope this helps a little. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)