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A. FRANCOTTE PATENT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAMEGUN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
A. FRANCOTTE PATENT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAMEGUN

RETAILED BY E. MAYOR OF GENEVA. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 90079. The 26 1/2" dovetailed bbls. w/ matted game rib are engraved "Aug. Francotte Brevete 'A Liege" "FAIT" "POUR" "E. MAYOR-GENEVE" on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ 1950 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers. No AF marks are present. Coin finished boxlock action features nonautmatic safety, hidden third fastener, and dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved w/ geometric & acanthus borders. No retailer or maker's name is found. Nicely fiddle figured & lightly streaked European walnut swan neck buttstock measures 13 7/8" over checkered wood butt on 1/2" wood buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant brass oval and sling attachment point are on toeline. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728", L .729". Restriction: R 0. (.010" FLARE). L .013" (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .031", L .029". STOCK: DAH: 2 3/4". DAC: 1 3/4". LOP: 13 7/8". CAST: approx. 1/2" off. WEIGHT: 6 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Bbls. w/ nearly all fine reblack over some light marks. Action cleaned to coin finish. Stocks with oil refinish & a few subsequent marks. Checkering does not appear to be recut and shows light wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4483/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,200.