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  • Auction Catalog #73
  • Lot #1441
Lot #1440
Lot #1442

Lot 1441: Francotte A - Side By Side

Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun With Von Lengerke & Detmold Marked Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1441: Francotte A - Side By Side

Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun With Von Lengerke & Detmold Marked Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000

Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun With Von Lengerke & Detmold Marked Barrels

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1730
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 210
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight on the matte rib, 3 inch chambers, single extractor, full/full chokes, and "Von Lengerke & Detmold/U.S. Agents New York" on the right and left barrels respectively. The receiver and false side plates feature fine, tight floral and scroll engraving with exceptional deep relief sculpted fences, "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LONDON" on both plates, dual triggers, finely checkered lever, and tang mounted safety. Checkered splinter forearm with engraved fittings, and pistol grip stock with a solid rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .723/.723 inch; minimum wall thickness .038/.038 inch; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 7/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 95% of the refinished blue finish remaining on the barrels with some markings slightly light, scattered small dings, and traces of light pitting under the blue. The once casecolored receiver and side plates now have an attractive overall smooth dove gray patina with some light spotting, and sharp engraving. The wood is also fine with well defined freshened checkering, scattered small dings, and added recoil pad. Mechanically excellent.



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