GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
EARLY 12 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.A. H. FOXSXS1847312 GAMODERN; IVORYCal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Krupp steel 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 Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” pattern with 30 - 40% coverage sprays of light scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a pointing setter within a circle. Trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over brown Decelerator pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.039 (full). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of an old re-blue, with a number of subsequent marks, engraving somewhat softened. Action is cleaned overall to gray with hints of brown. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Forend with replacement wood is a bit loose. Bores are fine with some light pitting and frosting throughout. Action is a bit loose. Ejectors are in time. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sight. 49417-2 MGM219 (3,000-5,000)