GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
DESIRABLE 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.A. H. FOXSXS20354620 GAMODERN; IVORYCal. 20 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and A. H. Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Savage proof. Small frame Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of snipe on left, and quail on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Dense, finely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over open sided Jostam pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy re-black, lettering picked up, engraving slightly softened. Action retains nearly all of a well colored re-hardening, again engraving slightly soft. Stocks have a few light marks in their hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges a bit rounded. Checkering on forend cleaned up. Checkering on butt somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A fine usable 20 bore. Michael McIntosh estimates a total 413 were made in this grade. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sight. 49417-3 MGM218 (4,000-6,000)