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Lot 1440:A. Francotte Model 30E Side by Side Shotgun

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1440:A. Francotte Model 30E Side by Side Shotgun

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Engraved Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked A. Francotte Model 30E Side by Side Shotgun

Blue, Siemen's Martin steel, dovetail lump barrels marked "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD/U.S. AGENTS. NEW-YORK", chambers proofed and measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, gold inlaid band at the rear of the rib, standard Belgian reproofs on the flats, chokes reproofed at full/full and measuring modified/improved modified. Casehardened box lock action with side plates, side clips, doll's head rib extension with third fastener, and relief carved fences. The receiver and locks have full coverage, exceptionally well detailed floral blossom and scroll engraving with detailed game bird scenes of pigeons on the right, ducks on the left, and geese on the underside. The trigger guard is engraved to match with a small pigeon scene. With dual triggers and manual sliding tang safety, and gold inlaid "S" marking. Nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip stock with splinter forearm Anson style push button latch, engraved fittings, and solid rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are (R/L): bore diameter at 9 inches from breech reproofed at "18.5/18.6" (.728/.732) and measured at .733/.737; chokes reproofed at "17.7/17.7" (.697) and measured at .024/.020; minimum wall thickness .026/.027; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 5/8 inches; length of pull 14 5/8 inches; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. Included with an unmarked takedown canvas case with leather straps.

ConditionVery fine with 99% professionally refinished blue, possibly by the factory, and a few light handling marks on the barrels with bores modified as described. The receiver and locks have 50% original muted case colors with crisp detailed engraving, some wear on the trigger guard tang, and an attractive gray patina on the balance. The refinished wood is very fine with attractive dark figure, crisp freshened checkering, and freshened oil finish. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFrancotte A
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel29 7/8 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views911
Catalog page353
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