*DAINTY EXQUISITELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND MULTI-COLOR GOLD INLAID .410 FRANCOTTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 9120. Cal. .410. 28″ Bbls are engraved “A. Francotte” on narrow, game rib. Breech ends of bbls have gold line inlay and 1-1/2″ triangles of exceptionally well done shaded relief scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with 2011 London nitro proofs and are marked with SN and “.410 3 IN”. Splinter is marked with importers name and address (CSMC). Very small coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and blued double triggers. Action is engraved with truly exceptional full relief acanthus scroll with stippled background. On bottom of action this scroll has ribbon and floral highlights, surmounted by relief gold inlaid eagle perched on flag, wings spread. Flag staff is in red gold. Pike tip is in light yellow gold. Sidelocks with matching scrolled acanthus depict interesting game scenes of foxes and quail; left lock shows a pair of foxes; where fur is normally red, one is rendered in dark gold, and the other in somewhat lighter gold, both with white gold where fur is normally white. This pair of foxes is hunting a nestled covey of four quail, throat patches in yellow and white gold. On right lock the same foxes have attempted capture of quail, three of which are flying away. Top lever with pierced thumbpiece has relief gold inlaid head of ruffed grouse. This unique engraving appears to be unsigned. Trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, which is pierced. Scroll matching action continues onto tang with SN gold inlaid on central oval. Spectacular, exhibition quality, fully flame figured and nicely marbled circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, with steel heel and toe plates engraved matching action. Very well cut point pattern checkering at grip has pattern outlined in inlaid gold wire. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.402. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, and retains essentially all of its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only the faintest light handling marks visible on buttstock. Mechanically crisp. 4-55385 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2375

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2375	$37,375.00	DAINTY EXQUISITELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND MULTI-COLOR GOLD INLAID .410 FRANCOTTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 9120. Cal. .410. 28″ Bbls are engraved “A. Francotte” on narrow, game rib. Breech ends of bbls have gold line inlay and 1-1/2″ triangles of exceptionally well done shaded relief scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with 2011 London nitro proofs and are marked with SN and “.410 3 IN”. Splinter is marked with importers name and address (CSMC). Very small coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and blued double triggers. Action is engraved with truly exceptional full relief acanthus scroll with stippled background. On bottom of action this scroll has ribbon and floral highlights, surmounted by relief gold inlaid eagle perched on flag, wings spread. Flag staff is in red gold. Pike tip is in light yellow gold. Sidelocks with matching scrolled acanthus depict interesting game scenes of foxes and quail; left lock shows a pair of foxes; where fur is normally red, one is rendered in dark gold, and the other in somewhat lighter gold, both with white gold where fur is normally white. This pair of foxes is hunting a nestled covey of four quail, throat patches in yellow and white gold. On right lock the same foxes have attempted capture of quail, three of which are flying away. Top lever with pierced thumbpiece has relief gold inlaid head of ruffed grouse. This unique engraving appears to be unsigned. Trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, which is pierced. Scroll matching action continues onto tang with SN gold inlaid on central oval. Spectacular, exhibition quality, fully flame figured and nicely marbled circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, with steel heel and toe plates engraved matching action. Very well cut point pattern checkering at grip has pattern outlined in inlaid gold wire. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.402. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, and retains essentially all of its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only the faintest light handling marks visible on buttstock. Mechanically crisp. 4-55385 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2375 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*DAINTY EXQUISITELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND MULTI-COLOR GOLD INLAID .410 FRANCOTTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.