Just wanting to here from some folks who have held, owned, shot,( or knows someone else who has) both Centermark and TVM Tulle fusil de chasse. What is you opinion on quality, dependability, customer service, authenticity. Which one would you choose (assuming price is about the same. Thanks in advance.
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Tulle (Centermark vs TVM)
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The TVM fusil, while well-made and serviceable, is (as they are up-front about) a generic fusil rather than an exact copy of the known Tulle fusils de chasse. I have handled the TVM, a Centermark, a Narragansett, a Tip Curtis, and several Caywood trade guns of the French types, but to be honest I cannot tell you which is "better" on al counts that you list. The TVM is probably the least "authentic", but probably would rate highly in your other standards. I am having a Narragansett Armes one built now (delivery soon I hope). It is my understanding that Tip Curtis usually has several on hand and If I had known that, I might have ordered one from him.
You could get a Fusil from Centermark in the white with a walnut stock and finish the wood the way you want , with linseed oil and I am guessing here, either no stain or a dk stain depending what it is period correct . If you plan to hunt with it Turkeys ,Deer so on you may want the barrel and other metal parts browned :m2c: :imo:
