GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINELY APPOINTED A. H. FOX CONROY/ POUDRIER CUSTOM GAME GUN. A. H. FOX SXS CUSTOM 31289 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 30" Chromox bbls with narrow, concave game rib, are marked with Philadelphia Fox address and steel type, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, "A", and Fox proof. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Custom engraving on this gun is of exceptional quality, and expertly done by Frank Conroy, and consists of approx 80% coverage of relief shaded attenuated scroll in various sizes, surrounding very fine vignettes of dogs and game birds; with a setter pointing a pair of flushing quail on left, and a Bulino scene of three flying mallards on right. A pair of pheasant (a hen and cock) are feeding in cornfield on bottom of action. A semi-relief realistic ruffed grouse takes wing on trigger guard bow. The exceptional scroll extends around fences in an arcaded pattern, and also continues onto bbls with 1" triangles at breech ends. Engraving is outlined by inlaid gold bands on borders of action, rear portions of bbls, and at muzzles, with gold inlaid scroll embellishment to rib extension on bbls, and extension mortise on action. Area around action pin is engraved "CONROY - POUDRIER" "CUSTOM ''93". This gun was built in the formative years of the Order of Edwardian Gunners (AKA "The Vintagers" of which these two craftsmen were founders), Ray Poudrier undoubtedly was responsible for any custom metalwork, and the well done stocks on this gun. Straight grip buttstock is of fine smoky grain French walnut, and measures 14-5/8" over black Decelerator sporting clays pad. Borderless checkering is of swept pattern with curled ribbons extending into pattern. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left - .727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with some light marks in bbl blue. Coin finish is darkening somewhat. Stocks have a number of marks and light scratches, and some deeper knocks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. This would make a great clays gun. 49708-26 MGM19 (6,000-10,000)