Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1664
AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A LIEGE A 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 87817,

Product Details

** AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A LIEGE
A 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 87817,
dated 1934, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, top tube engraved 'AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A LIEGE - BELGIQUE', 2 3/4in. chambers, 1/2 and 3/4 choke, three-piece fore-end, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, left lockplate with 'ARMER AVANT DEMONTAGE' engraved on ribbons surrounding the lockplate screw, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets, each lockplate engraved 'DEMOUNTABLE ANSON FRANCOTTE PATENT. LIEGE BELGIQUE.' in scrolling ribbons, triggerguard with gold monogram 'MG', 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case

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

Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions. Please note all Lots are listed in accordance with UK Law, for overseas buyers, please ensure you are familiar with your relevant local firearms and customs regulations before bidding.

Estimate £800-1,200

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