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A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ALBATROS MODEL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY L. FRANCHI, NO. 17719/20
The non-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the action-bodies, lockplates and furniture profusely-engraved with acanthus-scrolls, strapwork and foliate-motifs on a matt ground, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the trigger-straps signed 'M. Dassa', finely-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with matt game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 14oz., (No. 1) and 5lb. 15½oz. (No. 2), 14½in. stocks, 26½in. barrels, both approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The non-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the action-bodies, lockplates and furniture profusely-engraved with acanthus-scrolls, strapwork and foliate-motifs on a matt ground, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the trigger-straps signed 'M. Dassa', finely-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with matt game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 14oz., (No. 1) and 5lb. 15½oz. (No. 2), 14½in. stocks, 26½in. barrels, both approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.