Product Description
Engraved AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hammerless Shotgun C&R
Side by Side 12 Gauge with EJECTORS
Here we present a C&R engraved Auguste Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun in 12 Gauge, made circa the turn of the century 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.
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 fine. Finley refinished. Excellent action. Strong ejectors. Mirror bright bores. The stock is in fine shape with nice wrist checkering. Original horn butt plate. Leather lace-up butt stock extension. Sharply engraved frame. Legible markings. Numbers match. Liege proofed barrel.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 26-3/4 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inch with Ejectors
Length of pull: 15-1/4 inches.
Chokes: Improved Modified / 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.
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$2225
#220391