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Lot 389:Pair of Auguste Francotte Coat Pistols

September 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 389:Pair of Auguste Francotte Coat Pistols

September 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $7,000

A) Francotte Coat Pistol

These Liegeoise pistols each have "A. FRANCOTTE A LIEGE" inlaid in gold on top of the barrel which also have five-groove rifling, fine blade front sights, Liege proofs, and high polish blue finish. The notch rear sights are adjustable like though popular on French and Belgian target pistols. The silver wrist escutcheons are inscribed with the initials "AC." The lock and remaining furniture are finished in French gray and has rococo style floral scrollwork. Cap compartments are within the pommel caps, and each has a metal ramrod. The stocks are attractive walnut with varnished finish and finely checkered wrists. The pair comes within a custom hardwood case with close fitted interior also holding the included round wooden cap box, nipple wrench, bullet mold, screwdriver, pocket powder flask, cleaning rod, rod attachment, case key, sight adjustment key, and patches. Also includes a custom bag for storing the set.

ConditionVery fine overall with bright original gold inlay, crisp engraving, 70% original bright blue finish, smooth French gray finish, crisp checkering, attractive grain, minor flaking of the varnish, and mostly only minor age and storage related wear. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerFrancotte A

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel3 3/8 inch octagon

Finishblue/gray

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page161

B) Francotte Coat Pistol

See "A."

ConditionVery fine with essentially all of the bright original gold inlay, 50% plus original bright blue finish, smooth French gray finish, crisp engraving, minor oxidation, and general light age and storage related wear. The stock is fine and has some minor flaking of the high polish original varnish, minor cracks below the front of the lock and on the left at the barrel key, a small repair in the grain just ahead of the lock, attractive grain patterns, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with refinished exterior, mild age and storage related wear to the otherwise fine lining and an absent key hole plate on the case. Overall, this is a very attractive cased set of pistols marked for one of the best gunmakers from Liege.