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Category - Francotte Shotguns - Shotguns - European Double

Category
Francotte Shotguns
Shotguns - European Double

A. Francotte Jubilee SxS 12 Gauge 28? Barrels SN 87825

Description:
Offered here is an elegant A. Francotte "Jubilee" sidelock/boxlock-style side-by-side shotgun in 12 gauge, serial number 87825, presented in excellent overall condition.

This finely finished Jubilee model features 28″ round barrels, 2 3/4″ chambers, and a smooth, concave filed game rib with a single brass bead. The action is fitted with a single Miller-style mechanical trigger, and the stock is an English straight grip in high-quality walnut finished with an oil finish and a leather-covered pad. The gun balances beautifully at 6 lbs 12 oz, making it an excellent sporting arm built for classic field use.

Key specifications
- Maker / Model: A. Francotte — "Jubilee" (Jubilee family)
- Gauge: 12 bore (12 ga)
- Barrels: 28″, round
- Chamber: 2 3/4″
- Chokes: Screw-in choke set (set of 5)
- Rib: Smooth, concave filed game rib with single brass bead front sight
- Trigger: Single Miller mechanical trigger (non-selective)
- Stock: English straight grip, oil finish, leather-covered pad
- Length of Pull: 14 1/2″ over leather pad
- Drops: Drop at comb: 2 1/2″ · Drop at heel: 1 3/4″
- Cast: -0- (neutral)
- Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
- Serial Number: 87825
- Condition: Excellent overall — mechanics are crisp, metal finishes strong, and wood is sound with attractive figure

Description 
A. Francotte’s Jubilee line represents the maker’s higher-grade commercial work, and this example is a textbook representation: refined engraving, crisp factory fit, and a balanced sporting configuration. The single Miller trigger provides a classic, clean pull, while the screw-in choke set (five capacities included) allows the gun to be tailored to a wide range of shot sizes and field conditions. The 28″ barrels and 6 lbs 12 oz balance make this an ideal walking and upland gun — light enough for long days, yet substantial enough to present confidently for driven or standing game. The concave filed rib and single brass bead present a traditional hunting profile that frames targets cleanly in the field.

Condition & mechanical notes
This Jubilee is in excellent overall condition. The metalwork shows a healthy, even finish with light, sympathetic handling marks commensurate with careful use. The action is tight with positive lockup and smooth ejector function (if ejectors present), and the single Miller trigger functions crisply. The stock is well-figured, free of cracks or repairs, and the checkering remains sharp. Bores and chambers appear strong for the age (detailed bore scope photos and a gunsmith report are available on request).

Provenance & verification
Serial number 87825 is provided for reference. A factory ledger/history letter or maker’s archival search is recommended for precise build date and original specification; this can be supplied to serious buyers upon request. Belgian proof marks and barrel stamps are visible and can be documented in high-resolution photographs for buyer review.

Why buy this gun
This Francotte Jubilee combines old-world Belgian gunmaking with practical sporting ergonomics. It is a rare chance to acquire a finely made, well-balanced 12-gauge Jubilee in excellent condition — a collectible shotgun that is equally well-suited for regular field use or as part of a focused sporting collection.

 

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: A. Francotte
Model: Jubilee
Serial Number: 87825
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2 3/4
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: SxS
Triggers: Single Miller mechanical trigger (non-selective)
Stock Comb: 1 3/4
Stock Heel: 2 1/2
LOP: 14 1/2
Rib: Smooth, concave filed game rib
Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
Sights: Single brass bead front sight
Chokes: Screw in -5 choke set
Item Location: Michigan
Grips: English straight grip

Price: $12,999.00
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