Founded in circa 1805 Auguste Francotte was a highly regarded name in the European firearms market until 2001, when, after nearly 200 years the shop finally had to close. This gun features blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, light engraving at the breech, standard markings, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened rounded body sidelock action displays attractive scroll engraving with "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER" on either lockplate and scroll extending to the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs. The gun features gold washed bushed firing pins, gold washed cocking indicators, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold "S" mark. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .725 inches; choke constriction .012/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.030 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Don't miss the chance to buy this high condition example, one would look a long time to find its equal.