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12ga Damascus Boxlock Double marked August Francotte
Guns International #: 103466848 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - Belgium Double - Shotguns - Belgium
Seller's Information
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Seller: Wooden
Member Since: 10/16/20
First Name: Katrina & Tom
Last Name: Wood
State: Minnesota
Zip: 55811
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 226-8098
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 3
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: We are vintage gun enthusiasts, captivated by the history, craftsmanship and quality of vintage shotguns and sporting arms. We love guns, and we are happy to assist with any questions you may have. Our guns are all pieces from our personal collection that we have personally shot and enjoyed. Please text or use the “Contact Us” button and leave your phone number, and request a call back if you’d prefer a phone call.
Description:
This pre-WWI Belgian double marked “August Francotte a Liege,” is a nice example of the quality craftsmanship coming out of Liege at the turn-of-the-century. Gun features lightly-figured french walnut, rose-and-scroll engraving, with 28" Damascus barrels with ample wall thickness throughout. I love the matted rib, and the perfectly-executed doll's head extension!
Stock dimensions: 14 1/2" LOP over a decelerator pad, with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" and moderate cast-off for the right-handed shot.
Gun is well-balanced, and handles quite nicely! No choke (cyl/cyl) makes it a great little gun for close-flushing birds like grouse and woodcock, preserve pheasants, or for a round of skeet.
There are light handling marks, minor dings and scratches, and evidence of previous dent repair or minor corrosion, consistent with that of a well-cared-for working gun over 125 years old. Good wall thickness and good bores. Tight and on-face. Very good wood to metal fit. A quality vintage shooter for an affordable price!
As always, any vintage gun should be carefully inspected by a competent gunsmith familiar with vintage doubles prior to firing.
Reasonable offers considered. Certified Check or Money Order only. FFL required; C&R OK. 3-day, non-firing inspection.
If you have any questions, please contact us. Thanks for looking!
Price: $1,150.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Serial Number: 3521
Barrel Length: 28
Bore: 12 ga
Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: Boxlock
Triggers: 2
Stock: English
Stock Comb: 1 3/4
Stock Heel: 2 1/2
Stock Cast: Off
Fore End: Spliter
Butt Pad: Decelerator
LOP: 14 1/2
Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
Sights: Front and Mid-Bead
Manufacture Date: ~1895-1905
Choke Left: Cyl
Choke Right: Cyl
Engraving: Rose & Scroll
Item Location: Minnesota
Proof:Nitro: No
Proof:Black: Liege
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .025+
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025+