Hard to find, rare and extremely early (pre-war) A. Francotte Boxlock Abercrombie & Fitch US Agents Marked side by side 28ga with Ejectors. The solid concave matte rib barrels with a brass front bead marked “THE KNOCKABOUT GUN”. The left barrel is marked “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. U.S AGENTS NEW YORK / MADE IN BELGIUM” and the right barrel is marked “A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LIEGE”. Fixed choke improved modified on both with ejectors. The case hardened receiver features daisy/floral engraved accents as well as matte stippling on the action and release. Double under-lugs and Greener cross-bolt. Mounted on a checkered straight grip French walnut stock, french oil rubbed finish with a modern pachmayr rubber butt pad. Checkered splinter forearm with an Anson/Deeley latch. *C&R ELIGIBLE Condition: Excellent with perfectly refinished wood by a master craftsman. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish with some muzzle wear and light scratches. 90% case colors remain on the action with only some dried grease and edge wear. The stock is very fine with some minor handling marks and impressions. Bore Diameter @ 6″ from muzzle L= .542 R= .546 Wall Thickness @ 6″ from muzzle = .032 Both Bbls LOP @ Heel= 15 1/16″ LOP @ Toe= 15 1/2″ Choke= .532 & .535 = Improved Modified Drop @ Comb = 1 1/2″ Drop @ Heel = 2 3/8″ Weight= 5.0 lbs Cast Off
Francotte Abercrombie 28ga Box lock Shotgun Auction
Sold For: $3,567.00
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Lot Number | 69 |
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Barrel Length | 26" |
Serial Number | 1071 |
High Estimate | $10000 |
Low Estimate | $5000 |