*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE LOCK GAME GUN WITH H&H STYLE ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 91011. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, matted game rib are engraved “Auguste Francotte” “Brevette Liege” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke and bore information are stamped on bottoms of bbls, along with SN on right and “Acier Comprime” on left. Coin finished sidelock action is nicely filed in British manner, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey type hidden third fastener, gold-plated internals, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, blind lock takedown pin with trapdoor on left lockplate, and blued non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with deeply and cleanly cut, nicely shaded, large acanthus scroll in H&H “Royal” pattern. “Aug. Francotte” is in arched device on each lockplate, and along with “Liege” on bottom of action. Small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN on long tang. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern flat top checkering with line borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “FJB”. Matching small tapered semi-beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather VC case marked “Made in England” is embossed in gold on top “F. J. B.” Case has tan canvas outer cover with leather trim, and central leather label also embossed “FJB”. Case is lined in green cloth, and contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, two keys, and an envelope containing a gold embossed black leather Francotte label. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears new, with only light extractor wipe marks on breech face, and with only one or two light marks in wood. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some minor scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories and label, which are new. This fine custom made gun retails at over $25000.00. 4-55662 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2377

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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	2377	$13,225.00	AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE LOCK GAME GUN WITH H&H STYLE ENGRAVING AND CASE. SN 91011. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, matted game rib are engraved “Auguste Francotte” “Brevette Liege” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke and bore information are stamped on bottoms of bbls, along with SN on right and “Acier Comprime” on left. Coin finished sidelock action is nicely filed in British manner, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey type hidden third fastener, gold-plated internals, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, blind lock takedown pin with trapdoor on left lockplate, and blued non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with deeply and cleanly cut, nicely shaded, large acanthus scroll in H&H “Royal” pattern. “Aug. Francotte” is in arched device on each lockplate, and along with “Liege” on bottom of action. Small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN on long tang. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern flat top checkering with line borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “FJB”. Matching small tapered semi-beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather VC case marked “Made in England” is embossed in gold on top “F. J. B.” Case has tan canvas outer cover with leather trim, and central leather label also embossed “FJB”. Case is lined in green cloth, and contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, two keys, and an envelope containing a gold embossed black leather Francotte label. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears new, with only light extractor wipe marks on breech face, and with only one or two light marks in wood. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some minor scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories and label, which are new. This fine custom made gun retails at over $25000.00. 4-55662 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2377 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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*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE LOCK GAME GUN WITH H&H STYLE ENGRAVING AND CASE.