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Unread 03-30-2019, 05:33 PM   #1
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I recently purchased this nice Francotte but am unsure of its Grade/Model. I believe it is a 30E?
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did you check the serial number with the Griffin & Howe site ?

http://secure.griffinhowe.com/Resear....cfm?make=2216


they have records for VL&D and A&F who imported many if not most of these.

if they have records the research letter ill give you a wealth of information
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Rick,
Thank you!
They do have a record and would provide a letter for $50. No info provided.
I really only would like to know the model.
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check Bob Beach's post on the first page of this thread

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/...=229328&page=1

BTW- Bob does the G&H research letter- his is a pleasure to talk to and his letters are a wealth of information - well worth $50 IMHO
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The grade 30 E's generally had birds engraved on the sideplates...bottom of the frame...and on the trigger guard. Yours appears to be a grade 25...( 25 E, if it has ejectors
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Thank you Austin!!
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Glad to be of help, and that is a REAL NICE looking Francotte.
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there was a francotte 8 gauge double barrel for sale on gunbroker about 3 nights ago was priced right but i was short on cash....charlie
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Definitely a 25E model.
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Wow Bob that's a beautiful gun. You really made a good buy.
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