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Lot 1366:Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

June 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1366:Engraved August Francotte Double Barrel Shotgun

June 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Attractive Engraved August Francotte Abercrombie & Fitch Retail Marked Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

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.

ConditionVery 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.
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ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2553
Catalog page280
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