Locations: Auguste Francotte
Liege, Belgium

One of the most prolific makers of revolvers, in Liege, during the last half of the 19th century. Estimated over 150 different revolvers made and marketed by them, before they were forced out of business by German occupation of 1914. Francotte produced many variations from Tranter copies to pinfires, early Smith & Wesson designs to 11mm M1871 Swedish troopers revolver. They made break-open revolvers and produced only one semi-automatic, a 6.35mm blowback design. A good portion of their pistols were produced for the wholesale market and sold under other names. These particular revolvers will bear letters "AF" stamped somewhere on the frame. Because of the vast number and variety of pistols produced by this company, cataloging and pricing is beyond the scope of this or any general reference book. Suggested that any examples encountered, be researched on an individual basis. More information on Francotte, see information under that listing.