This shotgun has been disassembled as indicated by the marring and misalignment of the screw slots. Standarad and thin-wall systems, Barrel porting, gunfitting, recoil pad installation, lengthening, polishing long forcing cones, chamber and head spacing work. a 0.5 mm (0.021") constriction would equate to a Modified choke. Shotgun choke tubes, installation in 12 20 28ga.
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a 1.1 mm (0.044") constriction which would equate to an Extra Full choke while the 18.0 mm (0.708"), i.e. I believe you have the equivalent of a Quality 10 or 14.Īssuming a standard 12 gauge bore of 18.5 mm (0.729"), the choke, 17.4 mm (0.685"), i.e. Hopefully these photos will show additional detalis that will help identify the model and age range. Please post detailed photos of the entire gun, left sied and the bottom of the receiver, the checkering on the fore-end, and readable close-ups of all markings, particularly the barrel flats and underside showing all markings and the frame watertable. The bottom line is we need more pictures to attempt to determine age and model. Barrel length, engraving, wood type and style are at customers discretion. 410 bore, in boxlock or sidelock actions.
It is possible that your shotgun could have been imported in the 1920's by Abercrombie and Fitch or it could have been imported in the 1890's or early 1900's by a number of large sporting goods wholesalers. Available in 12-, 16-, 20-, 28-gauge and. boxlock shotguns made by Francotte in a range of models.
The information you provided was used to properly identify the information below. The Francotte had blackpowder-proof Damascus barrels, but Vibber took a gamble and bought it. From a retail store on NYC’s Madison Avenue, and through catalogs sent out across North American, A&F sold everything from firearms to fishing lures. If your shotgun had been imported by Von Lengerke and Detmold, it would be so marked. JThank you for your interest in our Firearms Appraisal service. Francotte Shotguns, from 1938 Abercrombie & Fitch catalog For most of the 20th century, Abercrombie & Fitch was the most famous name in American sporting goods. In the period circa 1890's to 1914 and circa 1920-circa 1930, Francotte also produced lesser grade shotguns for the American market. was founded in 1803 and continues, today, producing high grade firearms. Weight: 5 pounds, 11 ounces.Carnt64: Auguste Francotte y Cie, S.A. The left barrel is marked ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. The solid concave matte rib barrels with a brass front bead marked THE KNOCKABOUT GUN. Francotte Boxlock Abercrombie & Fitch US Agents Marked side by side 28ga with Ejectors. (Extra Full/ Extra Full)Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Hard to find, rare and extremely early (pre-war) A. It can be traced back to 1805, and is still in operation today. Check out our collection of fine American, English, European, and Italian shotguns. Built on a tiny Martini action with 27-1/2 light weight, tapered rnd bbl with square FRANCOTTE DELUXE SIDELOCK MODEL DBL BBLFRANCOTTE DELUXE SIDELOCK MODEL DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Replacement wood shows very slight handling marks.ĭata: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.636/0.634 inches. Francotte is a weapons manufacturer in Lige, Belgium. High-end Shotguns for sale: We have some of the finest Purdey, Holland & Holland, Perazzi, Browning, Winchester, Fabbri, Parker, Rigby, and Rizzini shotguns that can be found anywhere in the world.
Francotte shotguns serial number#
That manufacture year and the serial number 23889 indicate that your Francotte was one of their lower grade guns.
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Referring to one of your photos - Number 1 is the maker's mark for Auguste Francotte - a crown over 'AF' in an oval Number 2 is the Greek letter Phi which is the date code for 1961. Triggerguard shows 70-80 percent with losses at grip. Your shotgun was made buy Auguste Francotte. Action/barrels show very slight looseness. Most of the Liege shotguns found in the US are. No, there have been dozens (maybe hundreds) of firearms manufacturers in Leige, Belgium, for a couple hundred years. Checkered replacement splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.Ĭondition: Excellent, as redone. FRANCOTTE OF LIEGE MODEL 14E SIDE BY SIDE 12GA. Checkered replacement straight grip stock of contrasting semi-figured walnut. Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge Barrel Length: 26' Chambers: 2 1/2' Choke Left: Improved Cylinder Choke Right. Casehardened round bar-action fully engraved with fine bouquet and scroll, hinged front trigger, disc-set strikers, hidden third fastener. Francotte Jubilee 16ga (3-101815) 10,995.00) Current Stock.
27 5/8 inch barrels marked Auguste Francotte/Brevete A Liege Matted raised concave rib.
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