It appears the was upgraded to its present state after leaving their shop in 1959. The gun was originally sold by Abercombie and Fitch and Griffin & Howe has the original information on the gun. Balanced perfectly on the hinge pin and weighing just 4lbs. This little bird gun has been expertly restocked with well figured wood with drop points, 28 line per inch checkering, and a checkered butt. Knockabout guns usually have very plain wood, with little figure and simple checkering. It is now finely engraved with 75% coverage of fine rose & scroll adorning the coin finished receiver, trigger guard, and breach end of the barrels. double was produced in 1958 as your basic "Knockabout" with little decoration. 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". General Specs: Auguste Francotte, 1958, 28 Gauge, 4lbs 14oz, Side by SideĪuguste Francotte is world famous as a high quality firearms maker from the gun making center of Leige, Belgium dating back as far as 1805. ROSE & SCROLL ENGRAVED, FIGURED STOCK, NICE! Description: Francotte Knockabout Custom 28 Gauge SxS Shotgun
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