Description:
Francotte Knockabout Custom 28 Gauge SxS Shotgun ***REDUCED PRICE****
ROSE & SCROLL ENGRAVED, FIGURED STOCK, NICE!
General Specs: Auguste Francotte, 1958, 28 Gauge, 4lbs 14oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 1182
Auguste Francotte is world famous as a high quality firearms maker from the gun making center of Leige, Belgium dating back as far as 1805. Still making fine shotguns with price tags starting at $18,000, Francotte is a brand recognized and used by heads of state, business tycoons, and in some cases, the fortunate "Average Joe". This fine little 28ga. double was produced in 1958 as your basic "Knockabout" with little decoration. It is now finely engraved with 75% coverage of fine rose & scroll adorning the coin finished receiver, trigger guard, and breach end of the barrels. Knockabout guns usually have very plain wood, with little figure and simple checkering. This little bird gun has been expertly restocked with well figured wood with drop points, 28 line per inch checkering, and a checkered butt. Balanced perfectly on the hinge pin and weighing just 4lbs. 14oz., it is a delightful gun in hand. The gun was originally sold by Abercombie and Fitch and Griffin & Howe has the original information on the gun. It appears the was upgraded to its present state after leaving their shop in 1959. This is a very well done, tasteful upgrade to a well known and dependable ejector boxlock action at a cost of over $6500 just for the upgrades. With its double under bite lock and 3rd cross bolt fastener, you have a very dependable and gorgeous little quail or clays gun at an affordable price.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"****
Chokes: .004/.019 IC/M****
Bores: mirror****
Bore Diameter: .550/.550****
Wall Thickness: .024/.028****
% Blue: 100%****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: white mid/silver****
Action
Action: tight, left of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors strong timed****
Case Color: coin finish****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: custom rose/scroll 75%****
Trigger Type: double****
Trigger Guard Color: coin engraved****
Stock
Type: half round grip/splinter forend****
LOP: 14 3/4"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/4"****
DAH: 2 3/8"****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: 1/8" off****
Checkering Condition: excellent, 28 lines per inch****
Butt Treatment: checkered butt****
Other
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Francotte
Model:
1182
Caliber:
28 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
