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Lot #597

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

Engraved and Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

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

Engraved and Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid 20 Gauge Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 25 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 287
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 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.



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