With the Prince of Wales style stock, it is lightning fast to the shoulder and puts a smile on your face when you handle her. It is a very dynamic shotgun with the balance point on the hinge pin. with its 26вЂќ Siemens Martin fluid steel barrels that are choked IC/M and have mirror perfect bores. The gun weighs in at an ultra-light 5 3/4lbs. We can restore the wood for you if you wish in a short period of time for an added cost just ask about this in-house service we provide. There are field use marks in the buttstock wood, but all are superficial and there are no cracks or gouges in the wood. The wood is nicely figured European walnut showing lots of fiddleback figure and rich dark streaking, with most of the factory finish still there and the factory 28LPI hand-cut checkering in excellent condition. Beautifully hand engraved with FINE SCROLL ENGRAVING AND FOLIATE SCROLL BREECH BALLS, this is a very high-end side by side. This fine Francotte, sn89933 built in 1950, has seen little use. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A HIGHER CONDITION FRANCOTTE 20E! Francotte guns are nicely built side by sides with a solid reputation for graceful looks and handling characteristics as well as rock solid dependability. Second, the gun is 70 years old and RETAINS 99% OF THE FACTORY FINISH, INCLUDING ALL OF THE BOLD, VIVID, ORIGINAL BONE AND CHARCOAL CASE COLORS. Francotte offered in the boxlock ejector format and it has the sideplated action allowing for beautiful scroll engraving. First, this is the Model 20E, one of the higher grades A. Search long and hard, you will not find another Auguste Francotte like this one.

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'. Description: General Specs: Francotte, Year 1950, 20 gauge, 5lbs 12oz, SN#89933ДЄuguste Francotte is world famous as a high-quality firearms maker from the gun making center of Leige, Belgium dating back as far as 1805.

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