American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1174
A. Francotte Belgian Double Barrel Shotgun
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$1,300
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
serial number 64436, SXS configuration, sidelock, 20 gauge, 26-1/4 in. barrel, left bore modified, right bore cylinder, 2-1/2 in. chambers, LOP 14-1/2 in., bead front sight, top of right barrel stamped "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD", top of left barrel stamped "U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK", both sidelock plates marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE LIEGE BELGIUM" with fine scrollwork engraving, floral and leaf scrollwork engraving to barrel fences, top lever, trigger guard and tang, double triggers, figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock, checkered forend, orange butt pad, 43 in. overall, 5.14 lbs. comes with leather travel case
Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.
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Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
shiny bores with frosting towards the muzzle, handling wear to exterior barrels consisting of scuffs and abrasions, receiver and other metal components with oxidation, patina, abrasions and handling wear to buttstock including dings and abrasions, forend with handling wear and chip to front edge, dry rot, crack, and loss to butt pad, action locks up tight, triggers, and ejectors function, the safety switch is hard to manipulate with the thumb
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