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  • Lot #2974
Lot #2973
Lot #2975

Lot 2974: Two Factory Engraved Auguste Francotte Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2974: Two Factory Engraved Auguste Francotte Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 31 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 540
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with a ring bulge in the left tube and overall signs of use.
Description:

Barrels marked "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD." and "U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK". Chambers marked 2 1/2" with ejectors, chokes measured improved cylinder/modified, and 14 3/4" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very good, original finish with finish loss/handling evidence, some light pitting/spotting, and greyed action with some dried grease. The wood is good with dings and scratches, sanded stock, and smoothed checkering on the forend. Mechanically excellent.



B) Auguste Francotte Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 540
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with light signs of use and minor streaking.
Description:

Chambers measured 2 5/8" with extractor, chokes measured modified/full, and 14 1/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very good, original finish with attractive Damascus patterns, flashes of case colors on the mostly greyed action, some thinning of the finish, some light dings and scratches on the wood, and well-defined checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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