Aug 19, 2009 I have a Francotte.12 ga sid by side serial number 6198 (on the lower barrel rib and lower receiver) but with no date. The style appears to be from some time between 1940-1950 but I am just guessing. It is marked on top on the rib with the following: 8420 A. Francotte Paris France B. Kitteredge & Co. It states that Francotte shotgun, Knockabout model serial number 628 was ordered for J. Ford Belle, Jr. In the New York store at a retail price of $585.00. It confirms the gauge, barrels, chokes, weight dimensions, stock and trigger which all match the guns current configuration. Serial Number: 1223. The name Auguste Francotte is synonymous with the best of the Belgium gun trade. For over a hundred years Francotte shotguns have been known the world over as “bespoke” guns from Belgium. This Francotte, sn1223, is a deluxe “Knockabout” as it has a factory single non-selective single trigger and very nicely figured. Shotgun Francotte Shotguns Serial Numbers Description. If you find product, Deals.If at the time will discount more Savings So you already decide you want have Shotgun Francotte Shotguns Serial Numbers for your, but you don't know where to get the best price for this Shotgun Francotte Shotguns Serial Numbers.We already done the research and spend a lot of time for you. High Grade Shotgun Dates of Production. Beesley, Boss, Churchill, Dickson, A. Fox; Francotte, Grant, W.W. Greener, Holland & Holland; Ithaca, Lancaster, Lang.
4k stogram 2.7. For most of the 20th century, Abercrombie & Fitch was the most famous name in American sporting goods. From a retail store on NYC’s Madison Avenue, and through catalogs sent out across North American, A&F sold everything from firearms to fishing lures.
In 1938, the first spread of their Rifle-Shotgun catalog opened with the following copy:
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“In our opinion the Francotte, famous Belgian gun adapted by us to the American Sportsman and improved over a period of 50 years, represents real gun value second to none. It is, in fact, an imported hand made gun at an American price.”
History Of Francotte Shotgun
Bliss 2 bold font. Three pages of Francottes followed: From the top of the line Eagle Grade Hammerless Ejector No. 45 Quality to the Knockabout Ejector. All these guns featured Siemen-Martin ‘Special’ fluid steel barrels and could be ordered with Greener-crossbolts or doll’s head extensions. They were made made on what A&F called a “Francotte lock action”, said to be an improvement on Anson & Deeley-type boxlock action, and featured Francotte-patent ejectors.
Price wise, Francottes weren’t cheap. But they weren’t super expensive, either. At a time when a Parker Quality A-1 Special Quality with ejectors was $890, a Parker Quality B.H.E. was $375 and a Fox X.E. was $165, Francotte’s Eagle Grade Hammerless Ejector No. 45 Quality was $550. Their most affordable double — the Francotte Knockabout Ejector — was $175. In between were models like the No. 30 Quality (30E) at $400 and a No. 20 Quality (20E) at $275.
Compared to their American competitors, all these Francotte’s were built on superior designs, featured better finishing and proper scaling, and were more aesthetically pleasing overall. If you had stopped into A&F’s Madison Avenue store and placed a Parker, Fox, and Francotte side by side, it would have been plain to you which one was superior. Genesis 8 female eye morphs.
Francotte (Abercrombie & Fitch) “30E” 28 gauge SXS Shotgun: Francotte Pre-war (Abercrombie & Fitch) SXS Shotgun. Side plated 28 GA. Ejectors, side clips, 26 inch BBL, Full and Full, Double triggers, 14 1/2 inch pull to horn butt plate with Abercrombie and Fitch Leather case. S. carey hoyas ep rar. Bores like new. Price:$17,995
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FRANCOTTE MODEL “20E” DOUBLE 20 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN RETAILED BY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH: 28″ barrels choked R: .009″ L: .030″. Engraved sideplate action with auto ejectors, side clips, hiddend third bite (crossbolt with rib extension), double triggers, top lever. Checkered splinter forend and semi-pistol grip buttstock. Stock measurements: Comb: 1 1/2″ Heel: 2 1/2″ LOP: 14 1/4″ to a horn buttplate. Weight 5lbs 13oz. In beautiful original condition retaining nearly all of the casehardened finish on the action and sideplates. Trigger guard and top lever have all of the high polish charcoal blue remaining. Barrels showing 98% original blue with the maker’s and A&F’s names engraved on top. “A FRANCOTTE MAKER” and patent info on the left sideplate at the bottom. Excellent wood and checkering. 1949 mfg. Price:$8,750
EARLY FRANCOTTE 12 GAUGE DOUBLE EJECTOR GUN: 26″ damascus steel barrels, auto ejecgtors, beautiful scroll engraved sideplates and relief engraved fences. Double triggers, top lever, double underlocking lugs with Greener type third bite. Bores measure .729″ both barrels with walls over .030″ Chokes: R: .003″ L: .033″ Weight: 6lbs 7oz. Stock measures Comb: 1 1/2″ Heel: 2″ LOP: 14 1/2″ over a thin English hardrubber pad. The barrels retain all of the beautiful damascus pattern, The action showing lovely subdued case colors. Mint bores, excellent checkering and varnish. This would make a perfect bird gun. Price:$5,950
Afternoon Gents,
I was wondering if anyone out there has any knowledge on Auguste Francotte & Co. Single Barrel Shotguns. I recently bought an old wall hanger at a local gun show with the only intention of it being an interior decoration. In the mean time I figured it would be fun to do a little digging to see where this old thing came from. Its not in the greatest shape and the only real markings I have seen one it is the AF&CO seal on the buttplate and 'New Long Range' on the side of the receiver. There looks to be some type of serial number on the other side but its kinda hard to make out. Anyone know where I can find some literature one these? Ive found a decent amount on the fancy double barrels but no so much on the plane jane singles. I just want to know roughly what year it was made and a little history of it, I know its not worth too much.
Basics (I will add to these later when I have it in my hand)
Type: Long gun - Single barrel shotgun
Action: Brake barrel, hammer fired
Caliber: 12ga
Manufacture: Auguste Francotte & Co.
Model: ?
Barrel Length: (Will measure tonight)
Condition: Ridden hard and put away wet. Although the action still seems to cycle just fine.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks much!
Jimbo