*FRANCOTTE 15 QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*FRANCOTTE 15 QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 33219. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed Siemens Martin steel bbls with engine turned game rib and crossbolt extension are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents, New-York” on tops. Bbl flats have Belgian black powder proofs with AF crowned logos, and are marked “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are marked with choke information, SN, and “2-5/8”. Breech ends of bbls are also engraved with 4″ triangles of large open shaded scroll. Boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and side clips. Action is engraved with 50% coverage of small scroll and “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” on each side. Fences are engraved with acanthus. Figured and nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red “Pachmayr White Line” pad. Side panels are checkered with chip carved borders and grip checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old quality re-black which is silvering at muzzles, and thinning. Bbl scroll is aftermarket. Action is mostly silver with traces of case color in protected areas. Floorplate and trigger guard have most of their blue. Guard is silver on tang. Screw heads show some use. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over some minor nicks and dings. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, but frosted towards muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42299 MGM39 (2,500-3,500)

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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	1401	$2,990.00	FRANCOTTE 15 QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 33219. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed Siemens Martin steel bbls with engine turned game rib and crossbolt extension are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents, New-York” on tops. Bbl flats have Belgian black powder proofs with AF crowned logos, and are marked “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are marked with choke information, SN, and “2-5/8”. Breech ends of bbls are also engraved with 4″ triangles of large open shaded scroll. Boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and side clips. Action is engraved with 50% coverage of small scroll and “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” on each side. Fences are engraved with acanthus. Figured and nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red “Pachmayr White Line” pad. Side panels are checkered with chip carved borders and grip checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old quality re-black which is silvering at muzzles, and thinning. Bbl scroll is aftermarket. Action is mostly silver with traces of case color in protected areas. Floorplate and trigger guard have most of their blue. Guard is silver on tang. Screw heads show some use. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over some minor nicks and dings. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, but frosted towards muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42299 MGM39 (2,500-3,500) 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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