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Lot 3601: Engraved Francotte Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked Francotte Side by Side Ejector Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3601: Engraved Francotte Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked Francotte Side by Side Ejector Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Engraved Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked Francotte Side by Side Ejector Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1081
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 254
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Dovetail lump barrels marked "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD/U.S. AGENTS. NEW-YORK", dual white bead sights, chambers proofed and measured at 2 3/4 inches, automatic ejectors, improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes, and standard Belgian reproofs on the flats. Box Lock action with ball fences and side clips and fine scroll engraved. Checkered pistol grip stock and splinter forearm, Anson style push button latch, engraved fittings, and solid rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter at 9 inches from breech reproofed at 18.4mm/18.5mm (.724/.728) and measured at .733/.734; chokes proofed at 17.6mm/17.6mm (.693) and measured at .004/.008; minimum wall thickness .030/.028; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 13 7/8 inches; weight 7 lbs 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels have 95% plus period refinished blue with traces of mild pitting, legible though light barrel markings, some minor edge wear, and small surface scratches. The chokes have been opened as described. The receiver has a mostly gray patina with traces of original case colors in the protected areas, well-defined engraving, some darker spotting, and repaired safety switch. The action is slightly off face. The wood is also fine with well-defined checkering, small dings, evidence of light sanding and freshened varnish, and added recoil pad. Mechanically fine.



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