It is smack on the face and overall represents a very solid light hunting piece. The bores are very good with surface blemishes but not pits.
The barrels retain 80% original blue, 40% original case colors on the frame, The wood is very solid and remains at 85% with typical handling marks, The checkering is at 80%. The Damascus barrels choked and engraved VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, U.S. & Full), Original 2 3/4" chambers, Correct bore size and Belgium proved at 18.2MM, Side clip action body, Double triggers, Sling eyes, Splinter forend with an Anson release, Open pistol grip stock at 14 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8" over a hard buttplate, Neutral stock for right or left hand, 6 lbs. It is marked with 'The Conqueror' on top between the barrels. The coin finish sidelock action is adorned with scrolls and game scene engraving. Chokes are Full, Improved Modified, and Full. Belgian proof marks on bottom of barrels. Liege" Made in Belgium in 1934, This is not an Auguste Francotte made gun, It has 28 3/8" Steel Extractor Dovetail Lump barrels with a rib extension with a cross bolt at. I would appreciate any help in identifying and valuing an Auguste Francotte 12 gauge double barreled shotgun. The right barrel near breech reads in gold 'AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE' and the left barrel also in gold 'BREVETTE A LIEGE'. #6924, A Pre-War Belgium 12 Bore SxS Boxlock Extractor Game Gun Marked "Francotte's Arms Co. Francotte Liege Belgium Double Barrel 12 Gauge.
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& Full - Double Triggers - Splinter Forend - Pistol grip Stock at 14 3/4" - Original Gun in Very Nice Cond. Browse all new and used Francotte Shotguns for sale and buy with. is your source for 188 Handgun Ammo,Ammunition at parts and accessories. BELGIUM 12 BORE MADE in 1934 - 28 3/8" EXTRACTOR BARRELS - RIB EXTENSION CROSS BOLT - SIDE CLIP ACTION BODY - Original 2 3/4" - Mod.