Current manufacturer established in 2000, located in Saint-Etienne, France. No current U.S. importation. Previously imported and distributed by Mandall Shooting Supplies, Inc. located in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Bretton trademark was established in 1934, and specialized in Baby lightweight shotguns. Gaucher dates back to 1834, and specialized in Express double rifles. Gaucher merged with Bretton in 2000, and the new company name became Bretton-Gaucher.
During 1997, Gaucher released four shooting rifles with unique sound suppression (approx. 71 dB) in 9mm Para., 12mm cal., or .410 bore. Additionally, Gaucher manufactured rifles (O/U and SxS double, bolt action rimfire, and semi-auto rimfire), shotguns (SxS, single shot), and .22 LR cal. target pistols.
During 1997, Gaucher released four shooting rifles with unique sound suppression (approx. 71 dB) in 9mm Para., 12mm cal., or .410 bore. Additionally, Gaucher manufactured rifles (O/U and SxS double, bolt action rimfire, and semi-auto rimfire), shotguns (SxS, single shot), and .22 LR cal. target pistols.
BRETTON-GAUCHER (GAUCHER) Models
12 or 20 ga., sliding breech action allows barrels to move straight forward, 23 1/2 (new 2022), 25 1/2 (new 2022), or 27 1/2 in. separated barrels, double trigger, side opening lever, blue action and barrels, recoil pad, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 4.8 lbs. Limited importation.
12, 16 (disc.), or 20 ga., action similar to Baby Standard, engraved coin finished receiver, 27 1/2 in. separated barrels, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm, extremely lightweight, 4.8 lbs. Importation was limited.
12 or 20 (disc. 2021) ga., action pivots like a normal O/U, 23 1/2 (new 2022), 25 1/2 (new 2022), or 27 1/2 in. separated smoothbore or rifled barrels w/blued finish, 2 shot capacity, lightweight construction, extractors, double trigger, walnut stock and forearm, black anodized finish (Standard) or coin finish w/engraving (Luxe), 4.8 lbs. Limited importation.
20 ga., double trigger, extremely lightweight, approx. 4.2 lbs.
20 ga., action pivots like a normal O/U, 23 1/2, 25 1/2, or 27 1/2 in. separated smoothbore or rifled barrels w/blued finish, 2 shot capacity, lightweight construction, extractors, double trigger, walnut stock and forearm, black anodized finish (Standard) or coin finish w/engraving (Luxe), 4.2 lbs. New 2022.
20 ga., similar to Slim, except has gold plated double trigger and Chrome Old Silver finish w/artisanal engraving, 4.2 lbs. New 2022.
.22 LR cal., single shot silhouette pistol, 10 in. barrel, adj. sights, anatomically shaped grips, monobloc lever cocking, 2.42 lbs. Importation was limited.
similar to Model GN1, except has forearm integrated into grip. Importation was limited.
.22 LR cal., 20 in. threaded barrel, single shot, adj. rear sight, hooded front sight, black polymer stock, blued finish.
.22 LR cal., 20 in. threaded barrel, 10 shot mag., adj. rear sight, hooded front sight, black polymer stock, blued finish.
.22 LR cal., 22 in. barrel, 5 or 10 (optional) shot mag., flip-up notch rear sight, hooded front sight, 16mm optics rail, wood stock, bolt mounted safety, blued finish.
9mm Flobert or .410 mag. (G12) cal., left hand action, 25 in. barrel, 1 (G9) or 5 (GA) shot mag., case ejection system, black synthetic stock, mechanism w/cocking on opening, brass handlebar.
8x57mm JRS or 9.3x74R cal., Anson boxlock design, 23 1/2 in. barrels, 2 shot capacity, extractors, double trigger, notch rear and gold front sight bead, slotted barrel rib for optics mounting, pistol grip checkered 4 star quality wood stock and forearm, tang style safety, matte gray dipped finish with arabesque engraving and volutes. Disc.
8x57mm JRS or 9.3x74R cal., Anson boxlock design, 23 1/2 in. barrels, 2 shot capacity, extractors, double trigger, fiber optic front and rear sights, slotted barrel rib for optics mounting, pistol grip checkered wood stock and forearm, tang style safety, matte gray dipped finish with light engraving. Disc.
8x57mm JRS or 9.3x74R cal., Anson boxlock design, 23 1/2 in. narrow barrels, 2 shot capacity, narrow receiver, extractors, double trigger, fiber optic front and rear sights, slotted barrel rib for optics mounting, pistol grip checkered wood stock and forearm, tang style safety, matte gray dipped finish with light engraving. Disc.
9.3x74R cal., Anson boxlock design, 23 1/2 in. barrels, 2 shot capacity, extractors, double trigger, fiber optic front and rear sights, slotted barrel rib for optics mounting, pistol grip checkered 5 star quality walnut stock and forearm w/engraved metal cap, wooden buttplate, tang style safety, matte gray dipped finish with deep relief engraving. Disc.
8x57mm JRS or 9.3x74R cal., 21 1/2 (8x57mm JRS only) or 23 1/2 (9.3x74R only) in. barrels, 2 shot capacity, adj. Hause extractor, single trigger, notch rear and gold bead front sight, grooved walnut stock and forearm w/front and rear sling swivels, tang mounted safety, trigger guard doubles as action lever, satin black anti-reflective finish. Disc.