Each side is marked "A.FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE/LIEGE BELGIUM", with the hand-engraved serial number on the lower tang and a gold inlaid "S" safety position on the upper tang. Over 80% of the frame is covered in fine scroll engraving, with vinework borders, floral pattern screws, and additional scrollwork on the break lever and trigger guard. No cartridge designation, but bore gauges at 30 caliber. The underside bears an assortment of Belgian proofs, including the Liege stamp on each chamber and caliber markings of "7.5*30", with a small amount of scroll engraving on the underside of the lug. Raised ramp bead front sight and 3-leaf express rear sight on a quarter rib, graduated for 50, 100 and 150, with "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO./U.S.AGENTS NEW-YORK" on the right and left barrel, respectively. Established in 1810 and put out of business by the German invasion of 1914, the firm of Auguste Francotte produced top-end rifles and shotguns for both the European and American markets.
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