GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
20 GAUGE FRANCOTTE 20 QUALITY EJECTOR GUN WITH CASE. FRANCOTTE EJECTOR GUN 85799 20 GA. MODERN Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 26" Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved "Von Lengarke & Detmold" and "U. S. Agents New - York" on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 20 bore 2-1/2" chambers. Side of left bbl is recently engraved "Aug. Francotte 20 ga. 2-1/2"". Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical "grade 20" style with 60% coverage of small scroll. Fences are more deeply engraved with large scroll. Makers name and address are at the bottom of each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" to checkered wood butt over 1" lengthening piece over 3/4" piece which appears to have been cut from orig stock and reattached. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.629, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined in dark green cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a sympathetic refinish, with a few light subsequent marks. Color of action is deep, somewhat dark. Engraving remains clear. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few rubs and marks. Interior cloth is excellent. 49029-9 MGM74 (3,000-5,000)