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Von Lengerke & Detmold Sideplated Double Ejectorgun by Francotte

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Von Lengerke & Detmold Sideplated Double Ejectorgun by Francotte
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serial #87558, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 28'' Siemens Martin steel barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright near excellent bores showing a few raised dings and remnants of mild oxidation staining. The undersides of the barrels show ''k'' 1932 proof date code with typical Belgian smokeless proofs for 2 3/4'' shells, the chokes apparently modified during the period of use as the flats indicate Francotte's chokebore in both. The barrels retain about 97% of a nice quality re-blacking that has taken on a slightly plum-brown tone under bright light showing a few light handling marks and remnants of pinprick pits. The VL&D agent markings along the barrels remain intact and strong. The action and sideplates have toned to an attractive smooth smoky gray and silvery case-hardened patina with a few wisps of color lurking about the protected areas and retain crisp factory embellishments of fine filigree scrollwork throughout and detailed flowing foliate motifs along the fences. The triggerguard and top lever retain a healthy amount of blue, ''S'' is inlaid in gold at the upper tang and both sideplates are Francotte maker-marked. The checkered round knob pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend remain in very good plus to very fine condition as lightly cleaned and showing a little older added oil finish with scattered light dings and handling marks. There is a small repaired crack behind the left sideplate and a neatly repaired sliver along the right edge of the forend. Stock fit otherwise remains very good and there is a silver monogram plate along the toe line neatly engraved ''B.E.'' Length-of-pull to the solid red rubber pad is 14 1/2'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2'', the stock with slight cast-off. The arm is sighted with single silver bead and equipped with double triggers and automatic safety. Barrels lock-up via dual under-bites, hidden Greener crossbolt and sideclips and are solid on-face with top lever resting about center. Minimum wall thicknesses are about 0.024'' right and 0.023'' left, weight is 6 1/2 lbs. and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust in-time ejectors. A fine quality classic Francotte double ejectorgun. (13B11647-3) {C&R} (2500/3000)