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Auguste Francotte Bar-in-Wood 12 Gauge Hammer Pigeon Gun With 30” Whitworth Steel Barrels
Guns International #: 103183081 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Francotte Shotguns - Shotguns - Live Pigeon
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 41
Total Number of Listings: 1072
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
Rare and elegant Francotte 12 bore bar-in-wood hammer pigeon gun no. 38985 made circa 1910-1924. Has the original Belgian proofs as well as later Birmingham and CIP proofs for 2-3/4” shotshells. Nicely engraved with about 85 percent residual case coloring. Double triggers and extractors. Has side clips and a hidden third fastener for strength. Rebounding hammers and gold nipples. Rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger. Presented in its oak & leather case with unique two-piece wooden cleaning rod. In very good cosmetic and mechanical condition. Great handling flyers gun proofed for moden ammunition. Weighs 7lb 9oz.
The 30” nitro steel barrels were made with Whitworth steel and are chambered for (70mm) 2-3/4” shotshells. They are topped by a raised solid hand stippled tapered rib which has a front ivory bead but is missing the middle bead. The top of the right barrel is inscribed “Auguste Francotte” and the top of the left is inscribed “Brevett * Liege”. The bottom of both barrels is inscribed “Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. The right barrel is marked at 18.6mm which is 0.732” and that is what it measures. The constriction is 0.024 for Modified Choke. The left barrel is also marked at 18.6mm which is 0.732” and that is what it measures. The constriction is 0.732 for Full choke. Perfect pigeon chokes!
The straight hand stock and splinter are made of nicely figured European walnut with crisp fine line checkering. Stock dimensions are 14-3/4” including a half-inch rubber pad by 1-3/8” by 2-1/4”. Cast off for the right-handed shot.
Imagine what it would feel like to step up to the ring with this handsome and very rare Francotte at the ready! I have never come across a late model Francotte bar-in-wood hammer gun of this quality. In my opinion it is both shootable and collectible. Very responsive handling. Don’t let this one get out of the ring!
*** Please note that the photographs are part of the description. I am an FFL and require a signed copy of your dealer’s FFL license. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period which begins when it arrives at the buyer’s FFL or specified address if the gun is classified as an Antique. Returns at buyer’s expense.
Price: $17,495.00