Auguste Francotte set up his Belgium gun concern in 1805 and preceded to make a stable of firearms of the highest construction and degree. Two Auguste Francotte Swiss Model 1842 Military Percussion Pistols -A) Francotte Model 1842 PistolThis lot consists of two Swiss Model 1842 single shot, smoothbore military pistols.The name Auguste Francotte is synonymous with the best of the Belgium gun trade. As mentioned in the other thread, Francotte used three different ranges of serial numbers - the full series being shared with the other Liege makers of Adamses as well.The guns come in original “Lord and Lady Derringer” clamshell box. 14" highly figured wood to horn butt plate. For over a hundred years Francotte shotguns have been known the world over as “bespoke” guns from Belgium. Francotte serial numbers Two of the First Model Francotte pistols I have documented (serial numbers 8) have generic grip plates, lacking the AFC monogram, and also lack the slide inscription that reads A.
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