Guns International #: 100633611
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Guns International #: 100633611
Category - Francotte Shotguns
- Shotguns - 28 Gauge
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State:
Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 175
Total Listings: 5142
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price.
Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Francotte Knockabout Custom 28 ga **REDUCED PRICE**
Description: Francotte Knockabout Custom 28 Gauge SxS Shotgun ***REDUCED PRICE*** ROSE & SCROLL ENGRAVED, FIGURED STOCK, NICE! General Specs: Auguste Francotte, 1958, 28 Gauge, 4lbs 14oz, Side by Side Serial Number: 1182 Auguste Francotte is world famous as a high quality firearms maker from the gun making center of Leige, Belgium dating back as far as 1805. Still making fine shotguns with price tags starting at $18,000, Francotte is a brand recognized and used by heads of state, business tycoons, and in some cases, the fortunate "Average Joe". This fine little 28ga. double was produced in 1958 as your basic "Knockabout" with little decoration. It is now finely engraved with 75% coverage of fine rose & scroll adorning the coin finished receiver, trigger guard, and breach end of the barrels. Knockabout guns usually have very plain wood, with little figure and simple checkering. This little bird gun has been expertly restocked with well figured wood with drop points, 28 line per inch checkering, and a checkered butt. Balanced perfectly on the hinge pin and weighing just 4lbs. 14oz., it is a delightful gun in hand. The gun was originally sold by Abercombie and Fitch and Griffin & Howe has the original information on the gun. It appears the was upgraded to its present state after leaving their shop in 1959. This is a very well done, tasteful upgrade to a well known and dependable ejector boxlock action at a cost of over $6500 just for the upgrades. With its double under bite lock and 3rd cross bolt fastener, you have a very dependable and gorgeous little quail or clays gun at an affordable price. Barrels Barrel Length: 26" Chokes: .004/.019 IC/M Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .550/.550 Wall Thickness: .024/.028 % Blue: 100% Chambers: 2 3/4" Ribs: tight Sights: white mid/silver Action Action: tight, left of center Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors strong timed Case Color: coin finish Screws: excellent Engraving: custom rose/scroll 75% Trigger Type: double Trigger Guard Color: coin engraved Stock Type: half round grip/splinter forend LOP: 14 3/4" LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/4" DAH: 2 3/8" DAC: 1 5/8" Cast: 1/8" off Checkering Condition: excellent, 28 lines per inch Butt Treatment: checkered butt Other There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking! We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally! Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |
Guns International #: 100633611
Guns International #: 100633611