A fine double-barrelled shotgun, Auguste Francotte in Liège, circa 1900, calibre 12, no. 34562. Damascus barrels, mirror-like bores (fine pitting in places), barrel length 75 cm. Waved centre rail, on free land inscribed "Progres", on right barrel marked "AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BREVETE LIEGE", on left barrel stamped "FAIT POUR EM. BERNARD & Co MOSCOW". Nickel-silver bead front sight. Greener lock with dolls-head and double hook bolt locking. Colour case hardened receiver and side locks with floral vine engraving. Safety on stock wrist. Oil stock made , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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