*28 GAUGE SCROLL ENGRAVED FRANCOTTE “KNOCKABOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 1182. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, concave, matted rib engraved “The Knockabout Gun”, are engraved on tops “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee” and “Abercrombie & Fitch” “Made in Belgium”. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “FRANCOTTE CHOKE BORE” and with Siemens steel logos. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, and engraved with bore diameters and “Siemens Martin Steel”. There are 1″ triangles of very well cut, small scroll at breech ends matching the rose and scroll engraving on small coin finished, boxlock action. Action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Consignor states that his father purchased this lightweight gun from New England Arms Company, and that it was engraved by Purdey’s. During the 1980’s an ex-Purdey engraver, Simon Lytton, worked for New England Arms, and most likely engraved this gun at that time. Lytton’s scroll work is exceptionally well, and tastefully, done. Very fine, nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.534, right -.540 (as engraved on bbls). Diameter at muzzles: left .528 (IC ?), right: .540 (Cyl ?). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Stock is slightly loose on action. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine lightweight 28, with great stock dimensions. 4-51017 MGM105 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3444

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3444	$6,325.00	28 GAUGE SCROLL ENGRAVED FRANCOTTE “KNOCKABOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 1182. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, concave, matted rib engraved “The Knockabout Gun”, are engraved on tops “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee” and “Abercrombie & Fitch” “Made in Belgium”. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “FRANCOTTE CHOKE BORE” and with Siemens steel logos. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, and engraved with bore diameters and “Siemens Martin Steel”. There are 1″ triangles of very well cut, small scroll at breech ends matching the rose and scroll engraving on small coin finished, boxlock action. Action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Consignor states that his father purchased this lightweight gun from New England Arms Company, and that it was engraved by Purdey’s. During the 1980’s an ex-Purdey engraver, Simon Lytton, worked for New England Arms, and most likely engraved this gun at that time. Lytton’s scroll work is exceptionally well, and tastefully, done. Very fine, nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.534, right -.540 (as engraved on bbls). Diameter at muzzles: left .528 (IC ?), right: .540 (Cyl ?). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Stock is slightly loose on action. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine lightweight 28, with great stock dimensions. 4-51017 MGM105 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3444 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*28 GAUGE SCROLL ENGRAVED FRANCOTTE “KNOCKABOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.