*20 GAUGE A. FRANCOTTE SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*20 GAUGE A. FRANCOTTE SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 81893. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed steel bbls have nicely engine turned concave rib, w/ dual ivory beads, and cross bolt extension. Tops of bbls are engraved “Von Lengurke & Detmold U. S. Agents, New-York”. Bbl flats have Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and are marked on left “Francotte choke bore”. Bottoms of bbls have SN “81893”. Case hardened action has Belgian proofs and SN on water table, and features cross bolt third fastener, side clips, and automatic safety. Action has about 60% coverage of Belgian scroll w/ side plates engraved “A. Francotte, Maker & Patentee, Liege, Belgium”. Fences have very nicely executed relief scroll and ribbon engraving. Trigger guard has matching scroll to action, and SN. “S” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely streaked and slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over a leather faced Silvers pad and features approx 20 LPI checkering w/ double line border. Anson type splinter forend has wood and checkering to match butt stock. Bore diameter: left -.632, right -.640. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight:5 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% original black w/ few minor scuffs and thinning. Action retains 40% case color turning to silver gray. Lock plates retain 80% case color, fading slightly. Top lever, trigger guard, and safety button retain most of original blue. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish w/ numerous small dings and handling marks. Checkering is slightly worn, forend checkering more so. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. Bores and chambers are bright and shiny. Evidence of very slight dents in bottom of right barrel. A great little upland gun. 4-37726 MGM5 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1232	$4,312.50	20 GAUGE A. FRANCOTTE SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 81893. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed steel bbls have nicely engine turned concave rib, w/ dual ivory beads, and cross bolt extension. Tops of bbls are engraved “Von Lengurke & Detmold U. S. Agents, New-York”. Bbl flats have Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and are marked on left “Francotte choke bore”. Bottoms of bbls have SN “81893”. Case hardened action has Belgian proofs and SN on water table, and features cross bolt third fastener, side clips, and automatic safety. Action has about 60% coverage of Belgian scroll w/ side plates engraved “A. Francotte, Maker & Patentee, Liege, Belgium”. Fences have very nicely executed relief scroll and ribbon engraving. Trigger guard has matching scroll to action, and SN. “S” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely streaked and slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over a leather faced Silvers pad and features approx 20 LPI checkering w/ double line border. Anson type splinter forend has wood and checkering to match butt stock. Bore diameter: left -.632, right -.640. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight:5 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% original black w/ few minor scuffs and thinning. Action retains 40% case color turning to silver gray. Lock plates retain 80% case color, fading slightly. Top lever, trigger guard, and safety button retain most of original blue. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish w/ numerous small dings and handling marks. Checkering is slightly worn, forend checkering more so. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. Bores and chambers are bright and shiny. Evidence of very slight dents in bottom of right barrel. A great little upland gun. 4-37726 MGM5 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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