Francotte full#
Francotte professional#

This shotgun has been disassembled as indicated by the marring and misalignment of the screw slots. a 0.5 mm (0.021') constriction would equate to a Modified choke. Refine by No filters applied Browse by & Brand Hide Filters Show Filters Showing 1 product.

Francotte full#

a 1.1 mm (0.044') constriction which would equate to an Extra Full choke while the 18.0 mm (0.708'), i.e. I believe you have the equivalent of a Quality 10 or 14.ДЄssuming a standard 12 gauge bore of 18.5 mm (0.729'), the choke, 17.4 mm (0.685'), i.e. Hopefully these photos will show additional detalis that will help identify the model and age range. Please post detailed photos of the entire gun, left sied and the bottom of the receiver, the checkering on the fore-end, and readable close-ups of all markings, particularly the barrel flats and underside showing all markings and the frame watertable. The bottom line is we need more pictures to attempt to determine age and model. It is possible that your shotgun could have been imported in the 1920's by Abercrombie and Fitch or it could have been imported in the 1890's or early 1900's by a number of large sporting goods wholesalers. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover FabienneвЂ™s connections and jobs at similar companies. Fabienne has 5 jobs listed on their profile.

Francotte professional#

If your shotgun had been imported by Von Lengerke and Detmold, it would be so marked. View Fabienne FrancotteвЂ™s profile on LinkedIn, the worldвЂ™s largest professional community. Francotte guns became well known in the UK and were imported into the USA by Abercrombie & Fitch. Later they turned to sporting arms, and soon garnered attention as a builder of best guns in the British tradition.

In the period circa 1890's to 1914 and circa 1920-circa 1930, Francotte also produced lesser grade shotguns for the American market. Auguste Francotte & Cie was founded in 1805 in Liege to produce military arms.

It looks like the stamps have been put on the gun first and then integrated into the engravings. was founded in 1803 and continues, today, producing high grade firearms. The Francotte logo, a crown over the initials AF, can be seen on the right side of the frame, as usual.