GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SUPERB EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION A. H. FOX "DE" SHOTGUN.A. H. FOXSXS DE2563812GAMODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked "CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" "MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A." on tops. Breech ends are engraved with second generation "D" grade 2" triangles of large scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Sides of flats and cocking slide are engine turned, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Case hardened and rebated action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN and grade and hand engraved with patent information. Action is engraved with full coverage well done bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of snipe on left, and grouse on right. "ANSLEY H. FOX" is in scrolled ribands behind bird scenes. Bottom of action depicts a pointing setter in woodlands within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut, and measures 14-1/8" over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of fancy pattern with flourishes into butt separated by ribbons in typical "D" style. High grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled horn tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern. Interior of iron has wiggle and line border engraving, and stamped patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only a few very minor rubs and marks on bbls. Damascening and engine turning is bright. Action retains essentially all of its orig case hardening color, with a touch of silvering on top tang and thumbpiece. Trigger guard and forend latch show a bit of silver. Stocks show a scattering of light marks in their orig finish. Checkering crisp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A screaming near new high grade Fox. 51980-27 MGM107 (10,000-15,000)