FRANCOTTE 11.5MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE.

FRANCOTTE 11.5MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE. SN 2412. . Cal. 11.5mm. Very nice M/69 Werder short rifle manufactured in 1872 for the Bavarian Army by A. Francotte, Liege, Belgium, with flip-up rear sight. The Werder locking block design is somewhat complicated and, in the end, unsuccessful. Bavarian Army proofed on right bbl flat, SN 3832 on bbl, receiver with SN 2412 rear mechanism cover with a pleasing mix of components in the white and blued/brown. Metal parts are in the white or mostly turned brown. Unit-marked on buttplate “3ChR2” Comes with orig cleaning rod. Faint Bavarian proof and SN 3832 stamped into right buttstock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bbl is surprisingly nice, shiny with strong rifling. Stock has no cracks or splits. 4-53069 DW56 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	3157	$0.00	FRANCOTTE 11.5MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE. SN 2412. . Cal. 11.5mm. Very nice M/69 Werder short rifle manufactured in 1872 for the Bavarian Army by A. Francotte, Liege, Belgium, with flip-up rear sight. The Werder locking block design is somewhat complicated and, in the end, unsuccessful. Bavarian Army proofed on right bbl flat, SN 3832 on bbl, receiver with SN 2412 rear mechanism cover with a pleasing mix of components in the white and blued/brown. Metal parts are in the white or mostly turned brown. Unit-marked on buttplate “3ChR2” Comes with orig cleaning rod. Faint Bavarian proof and SN 3832 stamped into right buttstock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bbl is surprisingly nice, shiny with strong rifling. Stock has no cracks or splits. 4-53069 DW56 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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