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FRANCOTTE EAGLE 12G SXS SLE
Guns International #: 101100209 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Francotte Shotguns - Shotguns - Belgium Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: pheasantflyfisherman
Company: na
Member Since: 4/27/15
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Watzke
State: Oregon
Zip: 97035
Country: United States
Phone: (503) 473-1917
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 10
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check.. Pay Pal
Description:
Francotte “Eagle” Grade, 12g. Box lock Shotgun with sideplates, SN 1430. with extensive game scene engraving.
BARRELS: 26*, (plus 1/2” with extended rib fastener and hidden crossbolt), immaculate steel, mirror bores except for minor pitting near breech just ahead of 2 5/8” chambers, ivory bead and red mid bead on raised rib, inscribed “Von Lengerke and Detmold, U S Agents, New York”, Choked IC and Mod. Blue finish is perfect and unworn.
On barrel near flats, choke 17.6 over 18.5. On flats: “D=65m over 20.7 Im/m”, 12 over c within diamond plus other Belgian proof marks as shown. Ejectors.
RECEIVER: See fotos). Left- two scenes, one of 5 feeding, 1 flying quail, extensive border and background scroll. Right side- 2 scenes of ducks feeding and one flying in a marsh background. Bottom plate has golden flying eagle inlaid on a background of extensive fine scroll. Bottom of trigger guard has a standing heron. Fences with sideclips are embellished with 3 4 leaves on eech side. Extended trigger guard with intact blueing. Two triggers. Screws are perfect.
STOCK: English straight style; Basically straight grain with some figure. Appears to be an intact semi gloss finish with a few 1/8th -1/4” nicks on the lower edge and one 1/4” depression on lower left side near end of wrist. Finish is intact. The gold shield has a worn surface with some indication of a previous monogram. LOP front mid- trigger to mid butt 14 1/4”, to heel 14 3/8”, to toe 14 3/4”. DAC 1 9/16”, DAH 2.00. Neutral cast.. Checkering intact and appears about 20- 22 /in. . Butt is obviously aftermarket with a 1/4” hard rubber back spacer and a 5/8” red rubber pad.
FOREARM: Splinter, Anson push button style, unblemished.
WT. 6lbs. 4 oz.
I have an original Auguste Francotte label, unused, with gold letters on a black background, purchased from Gunnerman Books which is included with a sale
I am 95 and really don’t shoot this beauty the way it deserves and Would like to pass it on to someone who will appreciate it. None of my heirs qualify. So I wish to sell stat a closeout estate price. I realize that the 26” barrel length, the small defect in the stock and the minor pitting must be factored into the price I have shot both RST low brass 2 1/2” and 2 3/4” shells thru it with no problems. It balances beautifully and has a lovely patina. It is truly a beautiful gun. I would not shoot high brass 2 3/4" or 3", 1 1/4 oz. shells thru it. I can't measure the wall thickness but will workk with your gunsmith to do so.
So, $3500. Will share postage and insurance with the buyer!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes