This is a lever action semi-automatic carbine with a detachable magazine (absent). The left rear of the barrel and upper left front of the receiver are marked with various Belgium proof marks. The left side of the receiver is marked "AUG FRANCOTTE & CO/PATENT" in a circle around "1910" over a small number "29" and "La Francotte/AUTOMATIQUE". The right side of the receiver is marked "MACHINE MADE BY/A. FRANCOTTE & CO/ MAKERS & PATENTEE/LIEGE -(BELGIUM)". Dovetailed pinched blade front sight and two leaf (one fixed) rear sight. Blue finish and mounted with a full length military style walnut forearm with grasping grooves, two barrel bands with a sling swivel on the rear band and straight grip stock with a steel carbine style buttplate with small compartment. The left side of the stock is stamped "239." and large Francotte cartouche on the right side. Comes with a letter dated April 12, 1994 to an individual from George Fink, Principle of Standard Arms Co. asked for any information on this carbine and a copy of the original advertisement for the carbine with hand written translation.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a mottled brown patina with scattered traces of original blue finish and some rust on the barrel. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish and remains very good overall showing some minor dents and handling marks. The stock is loose. The stock markings are clear. As noted above the magazine is absent, otherwise the action functions.