*FRANCOTTE MODEL 30 DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*FRANCOTTE MODEL 30 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 87554. Fine, lightweight little double with 26” bbls choked MOD/CYL with narrow, tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl bite & ejectors. Right bbl is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” & left side “U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK”. Bbl flats are marked with 2-1/2” proofs but chambers measure 2-3/4”, apparently having been opened up. Receiver is a boxlock with sideplates & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over an Old English solid red pad. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “JHH”. Receiver & sideplates are very nicely engraved with two flying pigeons on each side & two flying ducks on floorplate, all surrounded with fine, light foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name & address on each side. Fences are deep relief engraved with foliate patterns & side clips. Accompanied by a modern, green felt lined, tan leather, trunk case. Bore diameter: left – .627, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 88-90% orig blue turning plum over forearm area with a cleaned area on each side toward the muzzle. Receiver & sideplates are a bright silver patina from faded cases colors with floorplate a little dark. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is very fine, slightly faded interior. 4-59092 JR331 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1757	$4,312.00	FRANCOTTE MODEL 30 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 87554. Fine, lightweight little double with 26” bbls choked MOD/CYL with narrow, tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl bite & ejectors. Right bbl is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” & left side “U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK”. Bbl flats are marked with 2-1/2” proofs but chambers measure 2-3/4”, apparently having been opened up. Receiver is a boxlock with sideplates & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over an Old English solid red pad. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “JHH”. Receiver & sideplates are very nicely engraved with two flying pigeons on each side & two flying ducks on floorplate, all surrounded with fine, light foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name & address on each side. Fences are deep relief engraved with foliate patterns & side clips. Accompanied by a modern, green felt lined, tan leather, trunk case. Bore diameter: left – .627, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 88-90% orig blue turning plum over forearm area with a cleaned area on each side toward the muzzle. Receiver & sideplates are a bright silver patina from faded cases colors with floorplate a little dark. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is very fine, slightly faded interior. 4-59092 JR331 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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