Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #79
  • Lot #1366
Lot #1365
Lot #1367

Lot 1366: Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Attractive Engraved August Francotte Abercrombie & Fitch Retail Marked Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1366: Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

Attractive Engraved August Francotte Abercrombie & Fitch Retail Marked Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Attractive Engraved August Francotte Abercrombie & Fitch Retail Marked Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2501
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and full/full chokes. The barrels are marked "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co." on the right and "U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK" on the left. Features full coverage fine floral and scroll engraving on the lock plates and receiver with side clips, dual triggers, and automatic tang safety. The plates are marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LIEGE BELGIUM" along the lower edge. Checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, silver initial oval inscribed "W.A.R.", and a vented leather faced recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .724/.724 inch; minimum wall thickness .034/.034 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 7/8 inches; 7 lbs 5.6 oz. With a leather takedown case marked "WARREN A. RIPLEY/SMITHTOWN/LONG ISLAND" on the lid. Case includes an A&F marked London pattern turnscrew, A&F marked nickel oil bottle, two nickel snap caps, and two-piece wood cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. 85% plus original blue finish remains on the barrels with some patches of moderate pitting visible on the left barrel, sharp markings, and some forearm and edge wear. The receiver and side plates have 80% original case colors with some silvering around the edges, sharp engraving, and some small visible tool marks on the screw heads. The wood is fine with non-factory added recoil pad, well defined, slightly worn checkering, some scattered small dings, and small scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with scuffs and dings, wear on the corner protectors and handle, and staining on the interior.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #8: Wells Fargo & Co. Marked Remington Model 1894 Grade A Shotgun

    Lot #844: Two Double Barrel Shotguns

    Lot #833: Parker Brothers Under Lifter Grade 2 Hammer Shotgun

    Lot #201: Two Double Barrel Shotguns

    Lot #1306: Ithaca/SKB Model 200E Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case

    Lot #1173: Engraved S. Smith & Co. Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun