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August Francotte Sideplated Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Retailed by VL&D

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August Francotte Sideplated Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Retailed by VL&D
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serial #86731, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 30'' part round part octagon ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely trap gun retains about 97-98% original blue that shows just a touch of edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The rib is neatly matted and the barrel shows strong Von Lengerke & Detmold New York retailer markings. The action and sideplates retain about 98% lovely original vibrant case-hardened colors with some subtle silvery case-hardened patina along the high edges while the top lever and triggerguard retain about 94% original bright blue showing some flaking along the frontstrap. The sideplates are both neatly maker-marked and the arm is embellished in near full coverage with lovely flowing foliate motifs and fine filigree accenting. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and wide beavertail forend remain in near excellent condition showing a few scattered light handling marks and retaining excellent fit and nice checkering. The horn pistolgrip cap is excellent and a thin foam cheekpiece has been attached to the comb which would no doubt be a simple thing to remove if one wished. Length-of-pull to the Pachmayr ventilated black rubber pad is 14'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2''. The barrel is sighted with small white celluloid mid-bead and large white front bead, the barrel locks up solid on-face and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust ejector. The gun is not equipped with a safety and it includes a nice quality more modern tan leatherette covered luggage case lined in green velvet with facsimile Francotte label. This is an excellent and fine quality vintage trap gun that appears to have seen very little use. (13B11765-1) {C&R} (2500/3500)