*VERY FINE AUG. FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 91713. Cal. 9.3x74R. 24-7/8″ Chopper lump rifle bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp holding gold bead. “Aug. Francotte – Liege” is engraved on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 9.3X74R, which is also engraved on bottom of right bbl, with “Made in Belgium” on left. 26″ Shotgun bbls with concave, matted rib, are engraved the same as rifle bbls, with same type appropriate markings on bottoms. Coin finished, sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage large shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game in appropriate backgrounds; three gold pigeons fly into open meadow on left plate, with a trio of quail flushing over fence on right. A portrait of a stag is on floorplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN gold inlaid on tang. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering. Each bbl set has its own dedicated small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Rifle BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: left -.549, right – .547. Bore restrictions: left – .024 (full), right – .023 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. Variegated brown leather case is lined in olive green felt, and has gold embossed Armsport Inc label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, and a Francotte label in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with 1995 replacement estimate for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with little evidence of having been fired since proof, and only a few light scattered marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent. 50220-1 MGM296 (28,000-38,000) – Lot 2402

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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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	2402	$0.00	VERY FINE AUG. FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE BARRELS AND CASE. SN 91713. Cal. 9.3x74R. 24-7/8″ Chopper lump rifle bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp holding gold bead. “Aug. Francotte – Liege” is engraved on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 9.3X74R, which is also engraved on bottom of right bbl, with “Made in Belgium” on left. 26″ Shotgun bbls with concave, matted rib, are engraved the same as rifle bbls, with same type appropriate markings on bottoms. Coin finished, sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage large shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game in appropriate backgrounds; three gold pigeons fly into open meadow on left plate, with a trio of quail flushing over fence on right. A portrait of a stag is on floorplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN gold inlaid on tang. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering. Each bbl set has its own dedicated small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Rifle BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: left -.549, right – .547. Bore restrictions: left – .024 (full), right – .023 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. Variegated brown leather case is lined in olive green felt, and has gold embossed Armsport Inc label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, and a Francotte label in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with 1995 replacement estimate for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with little evidence of having been fired since proof, and only a few light scattered marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent. 50220-1 MGM296 (28,000-38,000) – Lot 2402 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*VERY FINE AUG. FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE BARRELS AND CASE.