*28 GAUGE FRANCOTTE “KNOCK ABOUT” GAME GUN.

*28 GAUGE FRANCOTTE “KNOCK ABOUT” GAME GUN. SN 85857. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with concave, matted game rib, are engraved “The Knock About Gun” “Von Lengerke & Detmold New – York” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “2-7/8” along with “Francotte Choke Bore”. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action featuring automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers, is stippled over top of action and fences, and engraved “The Knock About Gun” on left side, and “Von Lengerke & Detmold New – York” on right. Nicely figured European walnut round knob, point pattern checkered, semi-pistol grip buttstock is fitted with leather faced Silver type pad. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.554. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black with a few minor marks. Action retains 90% case hardening color, silvered at normal carry points and fences. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, which is a little blond, and has a few minor marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A delightful little field gun. 4-46825 MGM151 (2,500-4,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2416	$5,750.00	28 GAUGE FRANCOTTE “KNOCK ABOUT” GAME GUN. SN 85857. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with concave, matted game rib, are engraved “The Knock About Gun” “Von Lengerke & Detmold New – York” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “2-7/8” along with “Francotte Choke Bore”. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action featuring automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers, is stippled over top of action and fences, and engraved “The Knock About Gun” on left side, and “Von Lengerke & Detmold New – York” on right. Nicely figured European walnut round knob, point pattern checkered, semi-pistol grip buttstock is fitted with leather faced Silver type pad. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.554. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black with a few minor marks. Action retains 90% case hardening color, silvered at normal carry points and fences. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, which is a little blond, and has a few minor marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A delightful little field gun. 4-46825 MGM151 (2,500-4,500) 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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