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AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE
A SMEETS-ENGRAVED 20-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 88718,
for 1940, 26in. nitro barrels, finely wave cut rib with replacement small bead fore-sight (original button foresight with the Lot), the tubes engraved 'AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BREVETE A LIEGE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, automatic safety, action and decorative sideplates with fine acanthus scroll and floral engraving, the triggerplate signed 'GRAVEUR L. SMEETS', likely replacement floorplate screw, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, weight 5lb. 11oz.
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Estimate £800-1,200
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act