There is no doubt that there were some fine Belgian Doubles built in the “Golden Age” of Liège at the turn of the 20th century. One of the well-known makers of this time was the firm François DUMOULIN & Co, Rue Thier de la Fountaine, 2 in Liège, registered with the Proof house of Liege from 1908 – 1968.
Especially remarkable is the year of proof, 1943, because this was in the midst of WW II. Belgium was occupied by the German Troops and making Double Guns was not given top priority. The stamp “AKAH” indicates that the gun was imported by one of the eldest German Outfitters of hunting gear, the Albrecht Kind company. Their connections to the Belgian trade originate from the 1850s, when they started their business.
