FRANCOTTE 11.5 MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE.

FRANCOTTE 11.5 MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE. SN 1889. Cal. 11.5mm. Very nice Bavarian M/69 Werder short rifle manufactured in 1874 by A. Francotte, Liege, Belgium, with scarce 500 meter rear sight. The Werder locking block design is somewhat complicated and, in the end, unsuccessful. Mechanically fine and action mechanism crisp. Commercially proofed, all SN’s on this example match the receiver with a pleasing mix of components in the white and blued/brown. Comes with orig cleaning rod. Faint manufacturer’s cartouche on right buttstock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Bbl is surprisingly nice, shiny with strong rifling. No cracks, small sliver of wood missing near bbl on the right forestock. 4-53068 DW54 (2,500-3,500)

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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	3158	$0.00	FRANCOTTE 11.5 MM M/69 WERDER CARBINE. SN 1889. Cal. 11.5mm. Very nice Bavarian M/69 Werder short rifle manufactured in 1874 by A. Francotte, Liege, Belgium, with scarce 500 meter rear sight. The Werder locking block design is somewhat complicated and, in the end, unsuccessful. Mechanically fine and action mechanism crisp. Commercially proofed, all SN’s on this example match the receiver with a pleasing mix of components in the white and blued/brown. Comes with orig cleaning rod. Faint manufacturer’s cartouche on right buttstock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Bbl is surprisingly nice, shiny with strong rifling. No cracks, small sliver of wood missing near bbl on the right forestock. 4-53068 DW54 (2,500-3,500) 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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