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Belgian Boxlock Double Shotgun by A. Francotte

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Belgian Boxlock Double Shotgun by A. Francotte
serial #19433, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 25 1/4'' damascus barrels choked improved cylinder in both, with bright very good bores with scattered light pitting and a few raised light dings in each. The barrels have toned to a warm gray-brown patina displaying an attractive damascus pattern throughout, with a light handling mark here or there. The frame retains 95% restored case-hardened colors with spots flaked to gray, a spot or two of older oxidation, and some previous pinprick pitting beneath the finish. The triggerguard retains nearly all its restored blue a few spots of previous pinprick pitting beneath the finish. The frame is nicely embellished with wedges of foliate scroll engraving providing about 50% coverage, more of the same detailing the triggerguard, lever, and forend iron, and the matted rib shows a light Von Lengerke & Detmold retailer address. The checkered straight grip walnut stock and splinter-style forend are in excellent condition with a minor handling mark or two, perhaps having been lightly cleaned and the checkering refreshed. The stock features an unengraved monogram plate on the toeline, and the solid rubber recoil pad gives a 14'' length of pull with drops of 1 3/8'' and 2 1/2''. The barrels show crisp Belgian and Francotte proofs, showing ''NOT FOR BALL'', and are numbered to the gun. The shotgun locks up tight and on-face via dual underbites and a Greener-style crossbolt, the lever coming to rest just a hair left of center, and features double triggers, an automatic safety, extractors, and is sighted with a lone white bead on the neatly matted rib. A nicely restored Belgian double. (14B11621-141) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
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