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Lot 501: Engraved Auguste Francotte Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 501: Engraved Auguste Francotte Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Auguste Francotte Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Custom-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 375 H&H magnum
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1601
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 430
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with a blued steel barrel featuring a hooded ramped blade front sight with flip-up moon bead, fixed rear sight on the matted rear quarter rib, Francotte marking on top, import mark on underside, and Belgian proofs showing the "375 MAGNUM" caliber marking. The barrel is fitted to a blued Mauser type action which has been drilled and tapped for scope mounting and displays extensive beautifully cut floral scroll engraving on the bottom metal, triggerguard, and floorplate. The rifle is mounted in a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with an ebony forend tip, casehardened and engraved trapdoor grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and a red rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% professionally reapplied blue finish with some minor softening of the edges and markings, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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