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Lot #396
Lot #398

Lot 397: Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 12

Engraved Abercrombie and Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Lot 397: Francotte A Side By Side Shotgun 12

Engraved Abercrombie and Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Abercrombie and Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1235
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1955. This shotgun has beautifully executed tight floral scroll engraving on the receiver, trigger plate, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware. There is acanthus scroll engraving on the fences. The barrels have a white bead front sight, are choked .004/.015 and have 2 5/8 inch chambers with ejectors. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered flats, silver initial oval and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull is 15 inches.

Rating Definition:

Professionally refinished (barrels), the barrels retain 98% plus of the high quality blue finish with some high edge wear and some scattered scratches. The trigger guard and break lever retain 90% of the original blue finish with some handling and high edge wear. The casehardened components retain 75% of the bright original case colors with a silvery patina on the balance. The engraving remains sharp. The wood is very good with the refinished forearm having a small repaired crack on the upper left side. The buttstock has scattered dings and scratches along with a recoil pad added. Mechanically excellent.



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