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Francotte Model 25E 10 Gauge - 1926 VINTAGE, 32" F/F, LIGHT WEIGHT FIELD GUN, 7LBS. 10oz.
Guns International #: 100787398 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Francotte Shotguns - Shotguns - 10 Gauge
Seller's Information
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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
Number of Active Listings: 185
Total Number of Listings: 5157
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: 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.)
Description:
Francotte Model 25E 10 Gauge SxS
1926 VINTAGE, 32" F/F, LIGHT WEIGHT FIELD GUN, 7LBS. 10OZ
General Specs: Francotte, Year 1926, 10 Gauge, 7lbs 10oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 84318
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". Search long and hard, you will not find another Auguste Francotte like this one. We see the Model 25E often enough in 12ga., 16ga., and 20ga. They are nicely built side by sides with a solid reputation for graceful looks and handling characteristics as well as rock solid dependability. But when have you seen a 10ga. field gun meant for field hunts and weighing what most 12 bore guns weigh? This Francotte, sn84318 made in 1926, is a rare gun with 2 7/8” chambers and 32” F/F chokes, nicely stocked with fine French walnut, perfect checkering, full coverage engraving, strong well timed ejectors, just a great looking gun. Why a 10ga you ask? Because of its larger bore diameter a 2 7/8” 10ga. will be much more deadly with a 1 ¼ or 1 3/8oz. load than a 12ga. because it produces a much shorter shot string allowing it to put a much higher number of pellets on a crossing target than the same load in 12 ga. Do the research and you will find the 10ga. load is far superior for ducks, geese, pheasants, or long flushing birds like sharptail grouse, sage hens, and even chukar. Those of you that already know about the hard hitting “short ten”, do let this one get away. It has everything you want in a heavy hitting shotgun. Even turkeys will have to beware! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 32"
Chokes: 0.047/.044 F/F
Bores: excellent, mirrors
Bore Diameter: .767/.766
Wall Thickness: .028/.025
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 7/8" factory
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: traces
Screws: perfect
Engraving: vine and fine scroll, awesome
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: fully engraved gray/brown
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend/ nice european walnut
LOP: 14 7/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 1 1/2"
DAH: 3 1/4"
DAC: 1 7/8"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: horn butt plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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 $55.00 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, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes