Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1704
AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON/WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 86766,

Product Details

** AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON/WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 86766,
for 1930, 30in. Siemens Martin-steel nitro barrels with raised file cut rib, the tubes engraved 'AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE A LIEGE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, treble-grip action, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, border engraving, the underside engraved 'FAIT POUR J. FERRY A LUNEL', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 13 7/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with diamond grip and horn pistolgrip-cap, 12in. broad beavertail fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 10lb. 11oz., together with its original Francotte Certificate

** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with ยง are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Estimate ยฃ800-1,200

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act