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A. Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun with U.S. Agent Marking

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
A. Francotte Side by Side Box Lock Shotgun with U.S. Agent Marking
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Single bead sight on a solid rib, 2 5/8" chambers, choked modified/cylinder, ejectors. Top of right barrel marked ""VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD" and left barrel marked "U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK". Proofs on the underside of the barrels and watertable. Scroll engraved action marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE / LIEGE BELGIUM" on both sides. Scrollwork extends to break lever and trigger guard with an engraved patten on a matte background on the fences. Double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Checkered pistol grip stock with leather covered recoil pad. LOP: 14 1/2".
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 82718
Condition: Very fine. The barrels retain 90% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor handling marks and some light spotting (mostly at the breech). The action retains 60% original case colors. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches (mostly on the buttstock). There are some very scattered minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering.