Francotte go their start making arms in Liege Belgium in the early 1800s, building arms. Bid on Francotte Knockabout side by side shotgun, 16 gauge, with double triggers, 28 barrels sold at auction by Pook & Pook Inc. High-quality and aesthetically most appealing weapon in good condition with outstanding harmony of surfaces, barrels, lock and stock. Categories: Firearms, Shotguns, Side by Side, Used SKU: 1107. According to inscriptions the weapon was manufactured by the Belgian company for a customer in Russia. Oil stock made of grained walnut root with pistol grip and fine chequering. Colour case hardened receiver and side locks with floral vine engraving. Greener lock with dolls-head and double hook bolt locking. LOP of 14.5 to end of stock which is finely checkered. Le Personne & Co., LTD, London on left side of barrel and Auguste Francotte on right side.
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Waved centre rail, on free land inscribed "Progres", on right barrel marked "AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BREVETE LIEGE", on left barrel stamped "FAIT POUR EM. 22 Image (s) Francotte 20E 20 Gauge - 1950, 99 CASE COLOR, MINTY, vintage firearms inc. Auguste Francotte 16ga Over/Under London Retailer: Very nice Belgian made 16ga over/under shotgun. This grand old gun was made in Liege, Belgium, I would guess. Damascus barrels, mirror-like bores (fine pitting in places), barrel length 75 cm. One of the benefits of being a double gun enthusiast is that often my friends ask me to clean their dirty bird guns One of those fine fellows asked me to clean up his nice old Auguste Francotte boxlock. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.A fine double-barrelled shotgun, Auguste Francotte in Liège, circa 1900, calibre 12, no.
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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Action has over 50% case colors with fading and wear in carry areas. CONDITION: Bbl retains very good re-blackened finish. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. Though hed hunted grouse in New England for a couple of decades, John Vibber was mostly new to fine guns in 1992 when he found an Auguste Francotte boxlock.
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Case lid is marked with previous owner’s name and contains snap caps. Includes leather covered luggage case with makers label. Splinter forearm and half pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut. I found a guide to shotgun manufacturers that identified this as an Auguste Francotte. It is marked with 'The Conqueror' on top between the barrels.
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A Francotte Boxlock 16 Bore/gauge Side By Side. Side-plated boxlock action with side clips, cross bolts, and case colored finish. I would appreciate any help in identifying and valuing an Auguste Francotte 12 gauge double barreled shotgun. Browse 16 Bore/gauge Shotguns for sale from our community of shooting enthusiasts on the UKs 1 gun. *AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE 20E CASED SXS SHOTGUN.