GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SCARCE AND SUBLIME .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER UNDER SHOTGUN BY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE.FRANCOTTEO/U90202410MODERN; C&RCal. .410 ga. 3" Chambers. 26-3/4" Demi-bloc bbls with narrow matted rib are engraved "Auguste Francotte Brevete Liege" on left side of top bbl. Breech portion of bottom bbl is stamped with 1957 Belgian nitro proofs for 3" chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). A bail type narrow sling loop is affixed to mid ribs. Ogee backed case hardened OU boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut scroll. Engravers signature "R. Smeets Gra-r In-r de S. M. Le Roi", is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt. Closely spaced checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line. Matching 3-pc slim ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, (full ?), bottom - .392 (mod ?). Drop at heel: 1-13/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Cast approx 1/4" off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges with one or two small areas of cleaned rust, mostly along left side of rib. Action retains over 95% orig color, silvered on sharp edges, top tang, and thinning around bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, getting a bit thin at grip, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A super rare superposed small bore Francotte. 53201-2 MGM286 (9,000-12,000)