The original owner of my 1899 12ga double Francotte was C.W. Billings of Glen Ridge, N.J. captain of the 1912 US Olympic trapshooting team. "Made for C.W. Billings" in gold on the rib, bought through VLD. It's straight stock with 26-inch barrels, probably bought for grouse. I believe the US Olympic team used Remington automatics. Francottes seem underrated. I bought mine about 10 years ago in great shape for $800 and a good one sold here last week at a sporting clays shoot for $1500. I'd have bought it but two Francottes would be a waste on me!
