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A. Francotte BLE Grade "XIV" imported by Abercrombie & Fitch ~ We have checked the records and this gun was sold in 1936
Guns International #: 101369515 Seller's Inventory #: 3913
Category: Francotte Shotguns - Abercrombie & Fitch Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Doubles
Company: Vintage Doubles LLC
Member Since: 2/24/07
First Name: Kirby
Last Name: Hoyt
State: Washington
Zip: 98801
Country: United States
Phone: (509) 665-7675
Fax: (509) 665-7435
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Description:
Boxlocks - This light and superbly made double is in wonderful condition. We have checked with our friend Bob Beach of Griffen & Howe on the history of this gun. He graciously told us it was received by them September 16 1936 and was sold to a Mr. Barcroft. Mr. Barcroft returned the gun in October 1936 and it was then sold to a Richard W.P. Barnes who was an investment banker in New York city in the teens and twenties of the last century. It is a grade XIV ( 14 ) .
Our shotgun (soon to be yours!) is in very nice condition retaining at least 50% original case hardening. The bores are bright and clean and they lock up tight on the action. I am a big fan of the semi-round knob stock that the Belgian gun makers are so well known for. I find these pre-WWII Francotte guns to be a real value as the craftsmanship is outstanding.
*Note the great stock dimensions and chokes for serious bird hunting *** Note: To see this gun with high resolution photos and a zoom-in feature, go to the vintagedoubles main site and search for the gun ID: 3913 or browse the main site to see our full gun collection.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer:
A. Francotte BLE Grade "XIV" imported by Abercrombie & Fitch ~ We have checked the records and this gun was sold in 1936
Model:
None
Serial Number:
88123
Ejectors:
Yes
Barrels:
26
Barrel Type:
Steel
Action:
Box lock ejector
Gauge Info:
12 gauge
Stock Comb:
1 7/16
Stock Heel:
2 1/16
Stock Cast:
3/16
LOP:
14 7/16" to butt pla
Weight:
6 lbs. 2 oz.
Choke Left:
.015 Mod
Choke Right:
.003 skeet
Proof:Nitro:
2 5/8
Minimum Wall Thickness Left:
.025
Minimum Wall Thickness Right:
.027