*FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE GAME GUN.

*FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE GAME GUN. SN 84382. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, narrow, matted game rib, are engraved with VL & D name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers 2-1/2″ is over-stamped 3/4). Case hardened boxlock action features ejectors, automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on long tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 1/2″ thick ribbed horn buttplate, and has standard point pattern checkering with line border and checkered side panels, which have nicely engraved reinforcing through bolt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release. Bore diameter: left -.634, right -.635. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% + good quality re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas, and is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some slight frosting, with evidence of a dent being raised in right bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-46736 MGM186 (1,500-2,500)

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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	2415	$2,012.50	FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE GAME GUN. SN 84382. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, narrow, matted game rib, are engraved with VL & D name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers 2-1/2″ is over-stamped 3/4). Case hardened boxlock action features ejectors, automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on long tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 1/2″ thick ribbed horn buttplate, and has standard point pattern checkering with line border and checkered side panels, which have nicely engraved reinforcing through bolt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release. Bore diameter: left -.634, right -.635. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% + good quality re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas, and is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some slight frosting, with evidence of a dent being raised in right bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-46736 MGM186 (1,500-2,500) 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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