https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=642243&page=all Courtesy of Bob Beach regarding Francotte SN 28032 c. 1900 with Siemens barrels recorded as a Grade No.2 model in 12 gauge, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ounces, with 30 inch barrels and a drop @ heel of 2 and 3/8 inches. The model name No.2 was assigned by VL&D and was not a Francotte model name.
(The gun was likely rebarreled and does not have side clips)
As for the Model No.2, a VL&D catalog describes the gun is as follows:
The Model No.2 is a Hammerless side by side shotgun with an Anson & Deeley style boxlock action, in 12 gauge with Damascus or Siemen-Martin steel barrels, a Quadruple-fast action (double under-bolt, Greener cross-bolt and dolls head extension rib), Purdey style fore-end, checkered sidelock shaped side panels, automatic top safety, Intercepting sears, weighing about 6 ½ pounds with 28 inch barrels and 7 to 8 pounds with 30 inch barrels, all grips with 2 1/4 to 3 inch drops, somewhat finer finish than the grade No. 1. The retail price of the No.2 was $100.00 (1900).
Another No. 2 SN 32095
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