Current trademark owned by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company beginning 2011. Previous manufacturer located in Leige, Belgium 1805-2002. Previously imported until 1999 by Armes De Chasse located in Hertford, NC, Von Lengerke & Detmold between 1900-1930s, and Abercrombie & Fitch until approx. 1962.
It is important to note that original A. Francotte SxS rifles and shotguns should exhibit the "crown over AF" maker's mark amongst the proof marks.
FRANCOTTE, AUGUSTE & CIE. S.A. Models
many calibers between .18 Bee and .505 Gibbs Mag., select checkered walnut stock, engraved mag. floorplate, gold inlays optional, the following values assume engraving.
cals. with shorter cartridges.
cals. with medium cartridge lengths.
cals. with longer cartridge lengths.
variety of cals., boxlock or sidelock action, custom order only.
6.5x50Rmm, 7x57Rmm, or 7x65Rmm cal.
7x65Rmm or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal.
.30-06, .375 H&H, .470 NE, .500-3 in., or 9.3x62mm cal., ejectors, case colored frame with border engraving (including screws), quarter rib on barrel, deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stock and forearm. Mfg. 1997-disc.
.30-06, .375 H&H, .470 NE, .500-3 in., or 9.3x62mm cal., ejectors, case colored frame with border engraving (including screws), quarter rib on barrel, deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stock and forearm. Mfg. 1997-disc.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, premium grade Belgium side-by-side, double triggers standard, auto ejectors, English scroll engraving, Anson & Deeley boxlock action.
gold inlaid game scenes, and engraving was by customer's personal preference.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, true sidelock action, Arabesque scroll engraving, various chokes and barrel lengths, custom order only.
gold inlaid game scenes and engraving were by customer's personal preference.
case colored frame with hand engraving, Von Lengerke & Detmold or Abercrombie & Fitch import. Mfg. circa 1920-1970.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, full sidelock action, case colored receiver with rose and scroll engraving, various chokes and barrel lengths, DT, custom order only, approx. 12 month delivery time.
6.35mm cal., 6 shot mag., frame marked "Francotte Liege." Mfg. 1912-1914.