GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE C S M C 16 GAUGE FOX XE WITH CASE.CSMC-FOXSXS XEF205666XE16 GAMODERN; IVORYCal. 16 ga. This nicely appointed light weight shotgun has 26" bbls fitted with matted game rib, engraved "Made to Order - A. H. Fox" and "Krupp Fluid Steel" on tops. Breech ends have 2" of fine semi-relief scrolled oak leaf engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, grade, and Fox proof. Manufacturers name and address are on loop. Small sized, case hardened Fox action with patent dates and SN on water table, features rebated scallop back, non-automatic safety, and Miller type single selective trigger. Engraving on action continues oak leaf motif, and surrounds classic vignettes of quail on sides of action under "Ansley H. Fox". Circular vignette on bottom of action depicts pointing pointer. Oak leaf motif continues to trigger guard bow, and tang has SN in riband. Engravers signature "J. Davidson" is on trigger plate. Finely fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14" over checkered wood butt, and features checkered side panels, and diamond grip with borderless checkering having uncheckered ribbons through pattern. Matching Fox style long splinter schnabeled ejector forend has inset horn tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left - .663, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14". Leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has A H Fox New Britain CT label in lid, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, near to new, with only slight extractor wipe marks on breech face, and scant evidence of having been fired, with only a few of the lightest handling marks, as well as a few light scratches, mostly on buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few light scuffs on leather. Interior cloth has one or two light compressions. Accessories are excellent. Front bead sight is "certifiable pre-ban ivory". 49959-3 MGM82 (6,500-9,500)