Paul Strombeck
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VL&D - 12 gauge 3 inch - Francotte Knockabout
This Belgium gun began life as a ?short 10 gauge. likely being manufactured in the late 1920?s and imported by VL&D. Abercrombie & Fitch purchased VL&D in 1929 and this gun does not appear in their archives.. Gun has some scratches along with a small exterior barrel ding consistent with age and use but is in very good condition. Gun square on face and locks up tight. Gun was converted to an over-bored 3? 12 gauge (sans BoWhoop) by Briley with screw in choke tubes and comes with 4 Briley choke tubes. Being a Nash Buckingham fan I purchased this gun as a personal shooter and have used the gun for ducks and geese and a few round of clays. Gun patterns extremely well and really shined in the long bird competitions put on by the local clubs.
Barrels 32 inch
Weight 8 lb. 8 oz.
LOP 14 inch
DAH 2 1/4 inch
$1750.00 shipping incl.
Shotgun will be shipped to your FFL.
Feel free to contact me with additional information
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This Belgium gun began life as a ?short 10 gauge. likely being manufactured in the late 1920?s and imported by VL&D. Abercrombie & Fitch purchased VL&D in 1929 and this gun does not appear in their archives.. Gun has some scratches along with a small exterior barrel ding consistent with age and use but is in very good condition. Gun square on face and locks up tight. Gun was converted to an over-bored 3? 12 gauge (sans BoWhoop) by Briley with screw in choke tubes and comes with 4 Briley choke tubes. Being a Nash Buckingham fan I purchased this gun as a personal shooter and have used the gun for ducks and geese and a few round of clays. Gun patterns extremely well and really shined in the long bird competitions put on by the local clubs.
Barrels 32 inch
Weight 8 lb. 8 oz.
LOP 14 inch
DAH 2 1/4 inch
$1750.00 shipping incl.
Shotgun will be shipped to your FFL.
Feel free to contact me with additional information
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