Francotte was one of the largest gun manufacturers in Belgium. In 1825 it became Auguste Francotte et fils, and 1848 it became Auguste Francotte et Cie. The business was taken over in 1811 by his son, Auguste Francotte, and the company took his name. The company resumed production after World War I. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. The firm of Auguste Francotte & Cie was one of the premier firearms. The company was noted to be especially active from 1860 to 1914 before manufacturing ceased due to the German invasion of Belgium. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. For the sportsman, the ultimate sporting gun is a two-barreled set with both. The company was founded in 1805 by August Francotte in Lige, based at Rue de Mont-Saint-Martin 61. This revolver was well advanced beyond any of the American made revolvers of that period,and often used on the western frontier and American civil war. The House of Francotte was founded in 1805 by P. August Francotte & Cie is a Belgian firearms production company based in Lige. Under the barrel is the ejector,the grips are hand checked walnut,with no cracks or chips. Made by the famous high quality maker August Francotte. Six-shot rotating cylinder with black powder Belgian ELG proof mark.Ĭlosed frame and protected cartridge pins in the cylinder.ĭecorated with a floral etched decor on frame and cylinder. Today all Francotte shotguns are bespoke. Francotte guns became well known in the UK and were imported into the USA by Abercrombie & Fitch. 29 1/2 inch blued side-by-side barrels with matte, concave rib, single brass bead and signed Aug.
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Later they turned to sporting arms, and soon garnered attention as a builder of best guns in the British tradition. A 16 gauge boxlock shotgun by Auguste Francotte Serial no. Rare large caliber 12mm dubbel action pin fire revolver,with ribbed barrel with fixed front sight and notch rear sight on the bridge, markings on the barrel. Company founded in 1810, especially activates between 18, established Rue Mont Saint Martin 61, in Liege. Auguste Francotte & Cie was founded in 1805 in Liege to produce military arms.