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Lot 596:Engraved &Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

May 3rd, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 596:Engraved &Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

May 3rd, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Single bead sight on the matte, concave rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, standard Belgian proofs on the flats and water table, and modified/improved modified chokes. The receiver features near full coverage fine scroll engraving. The side plates are game scene engraved with exceptionally detailed scenes of birds and hunting dogs with a pointer and quail on the right and a setter and woodcock on the left. The birds and dogs are rendered in lustrous semi-relief gold inlay with gold wire inlaid scroll borders. With dual triggers and sliding tang safety. Checkered forearm with engraved fittings, Anson style latch, and straight grip stock with a checkered bare butt. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): chambers proved and measured at 70mm (2 3/4"); bores 9 inches from the breech proved and measured at 15.8mm (.625); chokes measured at .014/.024; minimum wall thickness .038/.038; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches weight 5 lbs. 10 oz.

ConditionExcellent. 99% original blue finish remains with crisp markings and a few light handling marks overall. The receiver and side plate engraving is sharp with complete gold inlays. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering, attractive color, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel25 inch solid rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1257
Catalog page287
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