Details of Lot 71
AUGUST FRANCOTTE
A FINE 8X57JRS SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 5378

24 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with rear sight and mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight, engraved quick detachable mounts, mid extension, the bolstered frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scrolls and bouquets entwined with flowing ribbons, the top strap with engraver's signature J. Lodewy, 14 1/2-inch highly figured swan neck stock, beaver tail fore-end, 9lb. 7oz., Belgian nitro proof

The rifle appears relatively little used.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply