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Lot 3617: Engraved A. Francotte Model 30E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Model 30E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3617: Engraved A. Francotte Model 30E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Model 30E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailer Marked Auguste Francotte Model 30E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Boxlock Ejection
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1534
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 258
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blue Siemen's Martin steel dovetail lump barrels marked "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co./U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK" with chambers reproofed and measured at 2 7/8 inches with automatic ejectors, standard Belgian reproofs on the flats, single bead sight, light engraving at the breech, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. Casehardened box lock action with side plates, third fastener, side clips, full coverage floral scroll and game scene engraving of pigeons on the right, quail on the left, and ducks on the underside. With matching engraved trigger guard and break lever, dual triggers, and automatic sliding tang safety. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock and splinter forearm with Anson push button latch, engraved fittings, blank initial oval, and leather wrapped recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech reproofed at "14.0/14.0" (.551/.551) and measured at .558/.557; choke constriction .007/.009; minimum wall thickness .023/.025 inch; drop at comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at heel 2 5/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches; weight 5 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. 99% professionally restored, possibly by the factory, blue finish remains with some light handling marks and faint polishing marks. The receiver and locks have 95% vibrant case colors, crisp engraving, and some light silvering around the edges. The wood is also very fine with sharp freshened checkering and rubbed oil finish and some small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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