2281 FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED EJECTOR SXS SHOTGUN.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 23 @ 12:22UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 88755. Bbls. 26" of fluid steel. Brass front bead. Right bbl. is marked "August Francotte". Left bbl. is marked "Brevete A Liege". Sideplated boxlock action featuring double underlug & crossbolt locking w/ side clips. Selective ejectors & double triggers. Case colored action has fine English style rose & scroll hand engraving. Splinter forearm & round knob stock of nicely grained walnut have point pattern hand checkering. LOP: altered to 14" over an aftermarket Old English pad. DAC: 1 9/16". DAH: 2 3/8". Neutral cast. Bore diameter: R .615 L .614. Choke constriction: R .003 L .021. Minimum wall thickness: R .036 L .032. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 7.8 oz. CONDITION: action retains over 90% case colored finish. Bbls. have over 90% original blue. Wood has lightly worn original finish & checkering showing scratches, marks & small wear spots. Good bright bores. Right bbl. is dented 5 1/2" from the muzzle. (24-2399/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.