Manufrance Rapid “La Salle” 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun – Rare North America Arms Import, Lightweight Alloy Receiver, 27.5" Barrel
This Manufrance Rapid “La Salle” is a scarce North America Arms–stamped import that blends French engineering with lightweight handling. Built on an aluminum alloy receiver and proof-marked at Saint-Étienne, it offers a fixed 2+1 capacity and a 27.5" steel barrel with a factory Improved Modified choke. The branding is far less common in the U.S. than the FI or Colt-marked variants, making this example notable for collectors who track import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Chambered for 2 3/4" shells and fitted with a fixed Improved Modified choke, both factory-cut and well preserved.
What’s Included
- Manufrance Rapid “La Salle” 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The alloy receiver keeps weight down without sacrificing strength, giving the Rapid a lively swing that belies its full-size footprint and 27.5" barrel.
North America Arms, Toronto, handled limited Canadian distribution under the “La Salle” name. This trade stamp, combined with Saint-Étienne proof marks, documents the gun’s journey from France to the North American market.
The fixed 2+1 tubular magazine complies with many European police requirements of the era. Manufrance Rapids saw service with French GIGN and National Police units, and the design later drew attention during the 2014 Sydney siege, adding a layer of modern historical interest.
Classic walnut furniture frames the semi-pistol-grip stock and grooved forend. A ramped front bead provides a clear sight picture, while the blued barrel and black-anodized receiver present a clean, utilitarian finish.