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SUPERB QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LOW PROFILE O/U

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
SUPERB QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LOW PROFILE O/U

GAME GUN BY A. FRANCOTTE, RETAILED BY CHAPU-CALLENS. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 87930. The 28 1/8" demibloc bbls. are fitted with narrow matted solid rib. Bottom bbl. is stamped with pre 1926 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers. Bottom bbl. is also stamped with crowned "AF" logo. Low profile O/U sidelock action features hand detachable locks of H&H style. Interior reveals unique design, being made without bridles. Tumbler and sear pivot on posts. Tumbler post engages hole in action for added support. Interior is stamped "A. Francotte Patent". Action also features nonautomatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage very nicely cut shaded scroll, mostly of large size. which surrounds rose bouquets and other floral highlights. "ARMER AVANT DEMONTAGE" (cock before disassembly) surrounds takedown lever. Left side of action is also engraved "BELGIQUE". Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip stock of lightly fiddle figured European walnut has slight Monte Carlo and measures 14" over checkered lighter colored wood buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching 3 piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: T .727", B .726". Restriction: T .015" (MOD), B .004" (IC). Min. Wall Thickness: T .022", B .022". STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4". DA Rear of Monte Carlo: 1 3/4". DAC: 1 11/16". LOP: 14". CAST: approx. 1/2" off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 10 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished, bbls. retaining most of a good quality reblue. Action cleaned to coin finish. Engraving remains good. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with some subsequent marks. Newer buttplate is good. Checkering shows some wear and appears to be recut. Bores are bright and shiny with some minor ripples in bottom bbl. 2" in front of tip of forend. Action is tight. Top bbl. is slightly off face. Mechanically good. (22-4485/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.