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  • Auction Catalog #59
  • Lot #1633
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Lot 1633: Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1633: Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1378
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 234
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead front sight on a concave matte solid rib with the number "2" inlaid in gold surrounded by a scroll engraving at the breech. The right barrel is marked "AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE" and the left barrel is marked "BREVETE A LIEGE." 2 1/2 inch chambers, full/improved modified chokes and ejectors. Barrels and forearm are numbered to the gun. An additional gold inlaid "2" is featured on the bottom of the forearm with the number "2" marked on the water table and inside of the forearm. Extensive English engraved scrollwork on the receiver and side plates with a deep relief floral pattern on the fences. The scrollwork extends to the forearm hardware, trigger guard and break lever. Double triggers and automatic tang safety. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap, a circle bone inlay on the underside of the forearm and vented Pachmayr recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Professionally refurbished with nearly all of the blue and casehardened finish remaining. Missing mid-bead sight. The refinished wood has a few minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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