^Lot 2250 FRANCOTTE SLEEVED RIFLE CONVERSION OF SxS PIGEON

GUN. Cal. 32-40. S# 35199. Bbl 26" damascus with full length rifled sleeves. Left bbl is marked "32-40 DT 19" (possibly referring to Don Titus). Ramp mounted bead front sight. Fixed v-notch rear sight on raised scope mounting block. Boxlock action with dbl under lug and cross bolt locking having side clips. Action has highlights of scroll engraving, dbl triggers, extractors. Water table has Simpson Ltd import marking. Splinter forearm and round knob walnut cheekpiece stock. Bbls and toeline of stock have added sling swivel bases. LOP: 13 5/8" over an aftermarket solid black Pachmayr pad. WEIGHT: 9lb, 7.6oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern canvas covered case with brown cloth fitted interior. Case contains a Buckmasters 1x20 matte finished scope with Duplex reticle. Case also contains test targets, loading information, dummy rounds, cartridge block and case keys. CONDITION: bbls retain lightly faded damascus pattern. Right bbl has a sharp dent 13 1/4" from muzzle. Action finish has largely faded to gray. Stocks shows heavy finish and checkering wear with dents and marks. Forearm is chipped along left bbl channel. Functioning action. Very good bright rifled bores. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28626/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.