*FRANCOTTE 45 EAGLE GRADE, SIDE-PLATED, BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*FRANCOTTE 45 EAGLE GRADE, SIDE-PLATED, BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 36523. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed Siemens steel bbls have matted game rib with dolls head crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs, and steel information, along with “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls have choke and chamber information, along with SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action with intercepting safety sears, features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and automatic ejectors. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage thin simple scroll, as background for flying game, with mallards on left lockplate, grouse on right, and geese on bottom. Central portion of floorplate is gold inlaid with heraldic eagle holding shield. Fences are nicely carved with flaring acanthus. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured French walnut straight grip buttstock featuring drop points, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders measures 14-3/8″ over red Silver type pad. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Francotte patent ejector, and has Anson push button release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -024, right -.013 (in one small spot on top about 9″ behind muzzle). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black, matting of rib and engraving considerably washed. Action is silver gray to shades of light brown. Engraving is fine. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish over some fairly deep marks, with a few minor marks. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-38243 MGM109 (4,000-5,000)

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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	2413	$0.00	FRANCOTTE 45 EAGLE GRADE, SIDE-PLATED, BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 36523. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed Siemens steel bbls have matted game rib with dolls head crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs, and steel information, along with “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls have choke and chamber information, along with SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action with intercepting safety sears, features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and automatic ejectors. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage thin simple scroll, as background for flying game, with mallards on left lockplate, grouse on right, and geese on bottom. Central portion of floorplate is gold inlaid with heraldic eagle holding shield. Fences are nicely carved with flaring acanthus. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured French walnut straight grip buttstock featuring drop points, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders measures 14-3/8″ over red Silver type pad. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Francotte patent ejector, and has Anson push button release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -024, right -.013 (in one small spot on top about 9″ behind muzzle). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black, matting of rib and engraving considerably washed. Action is silver gray to shades of light brown. Engraving is fine. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish over some fairly deep marks, with a few minor marks. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-38243 MGM109 (4,000-5,000) 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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