2139 A. FRANCOTTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUND BODIED HEAVY

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 04 @ 12:14UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,750.00 USD
Estimated at 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
GAME GUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 7595. The 27 1/2" dovetailed bbls. with matted game rib are marked "MANUFACTURE D'ARMS" "AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE LIEGE". on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1935 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers and with crowned "AF". Bottoms of bbls. are stamped with choke information, serial number and "Siemens Martin Steel". A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished, round bodied, square backed, backspring sidelock action features hand detachable sidelocks, non automatic safety, pivoting hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 80% coverage well cut varying size scroll with floral highlights within small scroll borders. Fences are more deeply engraved with scroll and flowers. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock with slight swan neck of flame figured walnut which appears to be American, measures 14 5/8" over checkered wood butt. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is around grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .731", L .730". Restriction: R .024" (MOD), L .031" (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .024", L .023". STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16". DAC: 1 3/8". LOP: 14 5/8". CAST: approx. 1/2" off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of an older reblack with some remaining pits not removed near breech end. Coin fished action remains bright overall, possibly cleaned. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their original finish, but is possibly an old oil refinish with some light subsequent marks. Bores are shiny over some light remaining frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4528/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.