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GASTINNE-RENETTE OF PARIS - 12 GAUGE DOUBLE WITH MAKERS OAK AND LEATHER CASE
Guns International #: 103494258 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - French Double - Francotte Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: A-Coin and Stamp Gallery Inc
Member Since: 7/25/10
First Name: Guy
Last Name: Ave
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (407) 721-3748
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 58
Total Number of Listings: 5713
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check
Description:
Highly refined 12 gauge double shotgun by Gastinne-Renette of Paris, complete with its maker’s oak and leather case.
Gastinne-Renette, established in 1829, was among the most prestigious sporting gunmakers of 19th and early 20th century France, supplying royalty, nobility, and distinguished sportsmen throughout Europe and abroad. Their clientele included Napoleon III, Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, Isabella II of Spain, Russian Imperial nobility, and prominent international sportsmen — the Parisian equivalent in stature to London’s James Purdey & Sons and Holland & Holland.
This elegant example weighs an ideal 6 lbs 10 1/8 oz and exhibits classic Continental best-gun architecture:
• Double underbite locking with reinforcing lump
• Purdey-style third fastener
• Extractors
• Automatic safety
• Excellent original case color
• Fine scroll engraving
• Undisturbed, original screw slots
The barrels bear Belgian proof marks and are engraved “Aug. Francotte,” reflecting collaboration with the famed Belgian maker Auguste Francotte
Specifications:
Gauge: 12
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Bore diameter: .723 (mirror bright, as original)
Chokes: Modified (.013) and Full (.028)
Barrel length: accommodates up to 28 3/8" within case
Weight: 6 lbs 10 1/8 oz
Stock Dimensions:
Length of Pull: 14 3/8"
Drop at Comb: 1 5/16"
Drop at Heel: 2 3/16"
The well-figured walnut stock complements the gun’s lively handling and refined balance. Mechanics are crisp, and overall condition reflects careful preservation.
The maker’s oak and leather case (31" x 9" x 3") appears to be of first-class English manufacture and retains steamship labels suggesting international travel and provenance. Interior includes cleaning rod and brushes. The snap cap compartment has been modified to hold 16 gauge caps but can easily be returned to 12 gauge configuration.
Gastinne-Renette guns are encountered far less frequently than their London counterparts, and properly preserved, lightweight best examples such as this are particularly scarce. A refined and historically significant sporting arm from the golden age of European gunmaking.
C&R accepted
Shipping is $100
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge