Details of Lot 36
AUG. FRANCOTTE
A 9.3X62 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 21826

19 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver with bold foliate scroll engraving and mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4x20 telescopic sight on quick-detachable mounts, bolt with sliding side safety, extended top strap, magazine with detachable base plate, the cover and guard with further acanthus scroll engraving and maker's trademark within a signed oval, the half length highly figured stock with swan neck, 14 3/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 7lb. 15oz., Belgian nitro proof

Sold for £2200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply