*FRANCOTTE 45 “EAGLE GRADE” SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN.

*FRANCOTTE 45 “EAGLE GRADE” SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 85738. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, matted game rib and crossbolt dolls head extension, are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New – York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 65mm chambers, “Francotte Choke Bore”, and “2-3/4”. Case hardened, side-plated, boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with medium scroll as background for vignettes of game birds; a trio of pheasants and small covey of quail on left lockplate; three snipe in marsh with trio of ducks on right; and a crane is engraved on trigger guard bow. Scroll surrounds finely executed, raised relief, gold inlaid heraldic eagle with shield on floorplate. Fences are carved with relief flared acanthus. Nicely veined and fiddle figured dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “Decelerator” sporting clays pad. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, classically shaped horn grip cap, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “JP”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality satin re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, balance fading to silver. Lockplates retain perhaps 80% of their color. Top lever, safety button, and trigger guard have been nicely re-blued, engraving picked up on lever and grip. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, checkering freshened. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, forcing cones have been extended. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Forend has had bits of leather glued into bbl channels to tighten. Ejectors are perfectly timed. 4-46827 MGM127 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2412	$2,875.00	FRANCOTTE 45 “EAGLE GRADE” SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 85738. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, matted game rib and crossbolt dolls head extension, are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New – York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 65mm chambers, “Francotte Choke Bore”, and “2-3/4”. Case hardened, side-plated, boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with medium scroll as background for vignettes of game birds; a trio of pheasants and small covey of quail on left lockplate; three snipe in marsh with trio of ducks on right; and a crane is engraved on trigger guard bow. Scroll surrounds finely executed, raised relief, gold inlaid heraldic eagle with shield on floorplate. Fences are carved with relief flared acanthus. Nicely veined and fiddle figured dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “Decelerator” sporting clays pad. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, classically shaped horn grip cap, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “JP”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality satin re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, balance fading to silver. Lockplates retain perhaps 80% of their color. Top lever, safety button, and trigger guard have been nicely re-blued, engraving picked up on lever and grip. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, checkering freshened. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, forcing cones have been extended. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Forend has had bits of leather glued into bbl channels to tighten. Ejectors are perfectly timed. 4-46827 MGM127 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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