Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2018 : Sale A1218 Lot 1521
A. FRANCOTTE A 16-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 18362,

Product Details

A. FRANCOTTE
A 16-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 18362,
29 1/2in. nitro reproved (in 2018) blacked damascus barrels (struck off at the muzzle ends), ornately file cut rib with a banner engraved in script 'A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, sling swivel partially removed, treble-grip action, the face marked 'ANSON & DEELEY'S PATENT 3273', the standing breech with pin cocking-indicators, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action and decorative sideplates very finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral designs and with beaded bordering, 14 1/8in. well-figured stock, the fore-end inlet with a gold-bordered matted oval escutcheon, weight 6lb. 5oz.

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Estimate £400-600
(USD 518-777)
(EUR 444-666)


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