November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Martini Style single shot rifle made in Brussels, Belgium by "A.D. Jansen" under Francotte's patent circa early 20th century. Blued large tapered round rifled barrel with matted wide rib. Blade front sight with three leaf express rear sight. Barrel has caliber marking and Belgian proofs at left rear breech. Blued receiver with removeable trigger mechanism and cocking indicator on breech block. Gun has lever safety on right side of action with "Francotte's Patent" and "A.D. Jansen address" on left side of action. Walnut checkered stock with cheekpiece and aged rubber recoil pad. Walnut checkered forearm. Sling swivels. Comes with two boxes of B.E.L.L. Basic brass ready to form into the proper dimensions. CONDITION: 80% original blue with some light frosting. 80% receiver blue with wear on corners. 80% varnish with some light handling marks with recoil pad starting to disintegrate. Good bore and mechanics. Somebody's Africa gun. DLM
Accessories
Two boxes of .577 Nitro Express casings