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Lot 1380:Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 20

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1380:Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 20

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Engraved Auguste Francotte Box Lock Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case

This shotgun features dual bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers, modified/cylinder chokes, and ejectors. The right barrel is marked "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO" and the left barrel is marked "U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK". The casehardened receiver and side plates feature an extensive scroll and floral engraving with the side plates marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LIEGE BELGIUM". The engraving extends to the break lever and trigger guard. Double triggers and tang safety. Nicely figured English walnut and checkered forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a monogrammed initial oval and a solid Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. Comes with a takedown case featuring a Francotte paper label attached to the inside of the lid, two-piece cleaning rod with attachments, oiler, and a pair of snap caps.

ConditionRefinished to near new. The barrels retain virtually all of the blue finish with limited pin point pitting under the finish. The receiver and side plates retain 98% of the case colors. The wood is excellent with a few barely noticeable handling marks. The checkering is crisp.
Details
ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5638
Catalog page317
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