A. FRANCOTTE MERKEL STYLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE

A robust and well-executed Belgian sidelock ejector, this A. Francotte Merkel-style 12 Gauge, manufactured in 1923, reflects the strong Germanic influence seen in Francotte’s higher-grade sporting guns of the period—built for durability, balance, and serious field use.

The gun is fitted with 29¾" solid rib barrels choked .019 and .045, nitro proofed for 2¾" chambers, and built with substantial barrel dimensions throughout. Wall thickness measures .034 left and right, with .722/.723 bores, confirming excellent barrel integrity and proper proportions for a long-range sporting gun.

Best-gun features include side clips, a third fastener, double triggers, and ejectors, along with Euro-style sling swivels, a horn trigger guard and tang, splinter forearm, and classic English grip. The stock is cast off for a right-handed shooter and finished with a checkered butt, reinforcing its purposeful, continental sporting configuration.

Weighing 7 lbs 12 oz, with dimensions of 2 3/16" DAH, 1 7/16" DAC, and a generous 15½" LOP, the gun carries with authority while maintaining smooth, deliberate handling.

Condition is very good to excellent, showing only light handling from careful storage and use, with strong metal, honest wood, and a solid overall presentation.

A correct and increasingly hard-to-find A. Francotte sidelock, combining Belgian craftsmanship with Merkel-influenced strength and design—built to shoot and built to last.