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Lot 487:Engraved Auguste Francotte Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotguns

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 487:Engraved Auguste Francotte Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotguns

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000
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Pair of Factory Engraved Auguste Francotte Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns with Case

A) A. Francotte Sidelock Shotgun

Each gun in the set is built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight which is marked with a gold "1" or "2" at the base, "AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE" and "BREVETE LIEGE" on the right and left tubes respectively, 1964 dated Liege proof marks, choke constrictions of .016/.023 inches, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened hand detachable sidelock actions which display near full coverage classic English style bouquet and scroll engraving, "ED. CASCIANO/ARMI/ROMA" retailer mark on the trigger guard, and a gold "1" or "2" on the toplever. The guns feature bushed firing pins, gold centerlined cocking indicators, dual triggers, right hand rolled trigger guards, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" indicator. The guns are fitted with beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forends with engraved irons and a gold "1" or "2" on the Anson button as well as straight hand stocks with tear drop carved drop points, "AJ" in the gold inscription ovals, and brown rubber recoil pads. Included is a leather double gun motor case with factory and retailer labels. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 95% original blue finish with loss and plum hue on the trigger guard/lower tang, 95% original case colors with some muting, mild handling evidence, tiny crack behind the left lockplate, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Details
ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 7/16 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views248
Catalog page424

B) A. Francotte Sidelock Shotgun

As described in "A". Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 95% original blue finish with loss and plum hue on the trigger guard/lower tang, 95% original case colors with some muting, light handling evidence, tiny crack behind the left lockplate, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 7/16 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright with minor streaks.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views248
Catalog page424
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