GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
VERY EARLY A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA AE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Fox AE 200105 20GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-3/4", 28" Chromox steel bbls, choke Mod/Full. Semi-beavertail forend. Early style A grade with fine line border and floorplate engraved ejector action. Dbl triggers. Straight grain American walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4" over solid red pad. DAC 1-1/2", DAH 2-1/2". Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very nice early small bore with vibrant case color. Bbls retain most of what appears to be factory blue, with blue added along parts of bottom rib, maybe earlier repair. Bores are bright with evidence of very minor pitting. Sharp orig markings. Receiver and top lever retain majority of early orig case color. Trigger guard retains fine bright blue finish. Clean screws. Buttstock with nice finish, minor handling marks. Semi-beavertail forend, a non-factory replacement. Top lever right of center. Nice, tight Fox. Will make a delightful, lively field gun. 50595-11 TJW (3,000-5,000)