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Engraved AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE Double Barrel 12 Gauge HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE Marked GANGSTER? Shotgun
Guns International #: 102499812 Seller's Inventory #: 220387
Category: Francotte Shotguns - Shotguns - Belgium Double
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Engraved AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE Double Barrel 12 Gauge HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R
VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE Marked GANGSTER? Shotgun
Here we present a C&R Engraved Von Lengerke & Antoine Marked Auguste Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun in 12 Gauge, made circa the roaring twenties in Liege, Belgium. It was at the beginning of the 19th century in 1805 when the Auguste Francotte gun factory was founded. Its founding pre-dates that of both James Purdey and Holland & Holland of London.
Von Lengerke & Antoine was a very high end sporting goods store at one time, much like Abercrombie & Fitch. Von Lengerke & Antoine was very popular in Chicago as Abercrombie & Fitch was gaining reputation in New York. These two popular companies were very much in competition with each other during the 1920s through 1930s. They both sold high end products and fought over sharing their market. In the end, Abercrombie & Fitch won the duel by buying out Von Lengerke & Antoine.
Von Lengerke & Antoine became very famous for their reputation of their customers, those customers being members of the Capone gangs in Chicago. The company seemed to get much attention because the firearms were traced back to them and connected them with Al Capone. The company was known for selling Thompson submachine guns, which were very popular in gangs during that time period in Chicago. One newspaper source from the Daily Illini stated that the “von Lengerke and Antoine company occupied much police attention in 1929”. The guns were traced back to Von Lengerke & Antoine employees and there after ended up in the wrong hands such as ex-convicts.
Today, Auguste Francotte was and is one of the most respected names in good quality guns, known all over the world. The origins of the Francotte guns are closely linked with the Armory of Liege, which had a very high reputation. After having manufactured numerous military guns, Auguste Francotte turned towards the making of high quality sporting guns. Over the years, Francotte guns have been owned by many of the world's industrial leaders, chiefs of state, and the crowned heads of Europe and Asia.
The overall condition is good. Original finish. Bright, smooth bores. The action does not function. Solid stock overall, contains nice checkering, and the buttstock has been extended. Numbers match. Engraved frame. Clear markings. Legibe proofed barrels.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrels are 30 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inch with Ejectors
Length of pull: 14-1/4 inches.
Chokes: Full / Full
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1400
#220387
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes