GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINELY RESTORED LONG BARRELLED FRANCOTTE KNOCK-ABOUT 20 GA GAME GUN. FRANCOTTE KNOCK ABOUT 82576 20ga MODERN; C&R Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Cham. 30" bbls, choked IC/Mod, top of bbls marked "THE KNOCK ABOUT GUN / VON LENGERKE / & DETMOLD NEW-YORK". Case colored action with minimal engraving, model and importer on sideplates. Greener style cross bolt, double trigger, auto ejectors. Rich European walnut, splinter forend, semi pistol grip stock. 14-3/4" LOP over solid brown pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as restored. Gun retains all of a professional restoration with light handling marks to the blue and wood finish. Engraving on receiver is sharp and crisp. Wood is sound with sharp checkering. Trigger bow has a small flat spot. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. Wonderful handling characteristics in this rare configuration. 50595-26 JWD (3,000-5,000)