*FRANCOTTE NO. 20 QUALITY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*FRANCOTTE NO. 20 QUALITY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 81889. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold U. S. Agents New – York” on either side of raised matted game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “2-9/16”, A F crowned logo, and “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 90% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Leige Belgium” is along bottom of each lockplate. Fences are very finely engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights. Very finely figured and lightly streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right -.670. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of an older shiny re-black, with numerous minor marks. Action and sideplates retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered in areas of normal wear. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig blue. Buttstock retains what appears to be its orig shiny oil finish, worn through at high edges and comb. Forend is dull all over. Bores are excellent with just a hint of frosting toward breech of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Wood at top horns of buttstock is considerably away from action, also at top rear of left sideplate. A solid, fast handling gun. 4-42409 MGM211 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1400	$3,450.00	FRANCOTTE NO. 20 QUALITY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 81889. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold U. S. Agents New – York” on either side of raised matted game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “2-9/16”, A F crowned logo, and “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 90% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Leige Belgium” is along bottom of each lockplate. Fences are very finely engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights. Very finely figured and lightly streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right -.670. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of an older shiny re-black, with numerous minor marks. Action and sideplates retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered in areas of normal wear. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig blue. Buttstock retains what appears to be its orig shiny oil finish, worn through at high edges and comb. Forend is dull all over. Bores are excellent with just a hint of frosting toward breech of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Wood at top horns of buttstock is considerably away from action, also at top rear of left sideplate. A solid, fast handling gun. 4-42409 MGM211 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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