With dual bead sights on the matte vent rib. The barrels are marked "AUGUST FRANCOTTE" on the right, and "BREVETE A LIEGE" on the left. With standard Belgian proofs on the jeweled barrel flats and water table. Matching serial numbers on the barrels, forearm and lower tang. The casehardened receiver has been skillfully engraved in a tight, detailed scroll pattern with almost 80% surface coverage. Single non-selective gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety switch. Mounted on a diamond pattern checkered beavertail forearm, and checkered pistol grip stock, with a checkered naked butt. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches.

Very fine as refinished. With 95% of the current blue and casehardened finishes. The barrels show only faint traces of pitting under the polished blue finish, as well as some minimal scattered surface scratches. The receiver engravings are strong, with vibrant case colors, exhibiting some edge wear, and light handling marks. Some edge wear present on the trigger guard and break lever as well. The wood is very fine as refreshed and varnished. With well defined checkering, and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.