Product Details
AUG. FRANCOTTE
A FINE SEVERIN-ENGRAVED .458 LOTT SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 91144,
25in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2012, from .458 Win. Mag.) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end with telescopic sight claw mount bases, tubes engraved 'AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE. BREVETE - LIEGE', large treble-grip action with acanthus engraved side-bolsters, hidden third bite, removable striker discs, elongated top strap, manual safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'Severin', bright finish overall, 15 5/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end with finely engraved grip catch release lever, weight 11lb. 5oz.
Provenance: Please see the preceding Lot for provenance.
Estimate £15,000-18,000
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