GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
20 GAUGE A. H. FOX SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR “SPECIAL” UPGRADE.A. H. FOXSXS SPECIAL20213520 GAMODERN; IVORYCal. 20 GA 2-1/2” Chambers. 30” Chromox steel bbls fitted with matted rib are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Rear portions of bbls are engraved with raised relief gold inlaid ducks flushing from marsh. Another duck, flush inlaid in red gold, is on rib extension. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, Fox proof, and striking weight “4”. Small case hardened action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), and gold-plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage small scroll with gold inlaid wire borders and relief engraved flowers on fences, top of action, top lever, and on ends of hinge pin. Bottom of action has circular vignette of relief gold inlaid grouse with mountainous background. Another gold inlaid flower is on trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Water table is stamped with normal Fox patent dates and SN, and is gold inlaid “SPECIAL”. Signature “ENG by W.H. Gough” is around rear of trigger guard mounting stud. Exceptional black marbled stump European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over russet colored leather covered pad, and features European style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and floral carving on bottom of grip. Side panels are checkered, as is grip, both with incised carved scrolling borders. Checkering on left side is carved “WCB” on uncheckered oval; right side has mirrored oval carved “1924”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled hard rubber tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all fine finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two subsequent light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sights. 49416-3 MGM206 (10,000-15,000)