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Lot #1644
Lot #1646

Lot 1645: Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 12

A. Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun with U.S. Agent Marking

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1645: Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 12

A. Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun with U.S. Agent Marking

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A. Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun with U.S. Agent Marking

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1329
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight on a solid rib, 2 5/8" chambers, choked modified/cylinder, ejectors. Top of right barrel marked ""VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD" and left barrel marked "U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK". Proofs on the underside of the barrels and watertable. Scroll engraved action marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE / LIEGE BELGIUM" on both sides. Scrollwork extends to break lever and trigger guard with an engraved patten on a matte background on the fences. Double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Checkered pistol grip stock with leather covered recoil pad. LOP: 14 1/2".

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrels retain 90% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor handling marks and some light spotting (mostly at the breech). The action retains 60% original case colors. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches (mostly on the buttstock). There are some very scattered minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering.



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