Also we guarantee against fakes, reproductions or major fabrications. It also covers any major restoration or repair not described. This limited guarantee covers authenticity. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. It is a guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. The catalog descriptions carry a limited guarantee. GUARANTEE: We have attempted to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. So that you might know what the limitations are for this sale, we have tried to clearly outline the conditions below, which will specifically indicate how various circumstances will be handled.ġ. We have tried to apply this same principle in preparing this particular sale. Please be sure to read the conditions before participating in the sale.įor years, we have worked hard to develop a reputation for honesty and fairness. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of minor marks, as well as a fairly large chip on right side panel. Trigger guard retains traces of its orig blue, the balance flaked to gray brown. Action retains 85 - 90% orig case hardening color, quite vivid on sides and rear of floorplate. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, thinning slightly overall. PROVENANCE: Letter from BATF dated, removing this specific pistol from the provisions of the NFA, further designating it a "curio or relic". Small splinter ejector forend has Anson release.
Francotte knockabout 16 full#
Streaked European walnut full horn capped pistol grip stock is nearly fully checkered in point pattern.
Floorplate is engraved "Made in Belgium". Action is wiggle-border engraved and has starbursts around pivots and pins. Small, case hardened, boxlock, top lever action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Bottoms of bbls are both stamped "CHOKE 10.2". 410, 2-1/2" chambers, and also with crowned "A F" (August Francotte). Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for. 12-1/8" Dovetailed heavily choked bbls with slightly raised, matted rib, are engraved "Von Lengerke & Detmold" and "New - York" on tops.