*FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 84382. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, narrow, matted game rib, ivory bead, are engraved with VL & D name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″; chambers (2-1/2″; is over-stamped 3/4). Case hardened boxlock action features ejectors, automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each side, English proofed. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on long tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ LOP over 1/2″ thick ribbed horn buttplate, and has standard point pattern checkering with line border and checkered side panels, which have nicely engraved reinforcing through bolt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release, all visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.634, right -.635. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% + good quality re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, some slight frosting, with evidence of a dent being raised in right bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are crisp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52253-3 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2691

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	2691	$1,265.00	FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN. SN 84382. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, narrow, matted game rib, ivory bead, are engraved with VL & D name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″; chambers (2-1/2″; is over-stamped 3/4). Case hardened boxlock action features ejectors, automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each side, English proofed. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on long tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ LOP over 1/2″ thick ribbed horn buttplate, and has standard point pattern checkering with line border and checkered side panels, which have nicely engraved reinforcing through bolt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release, all visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.634, right -.635. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% + good quality re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, some slight frosting, with evidence of a dent being raised in right bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are crisp. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52253-3 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2691 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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*FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.