GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE 20 GAUGE FOX "XE" SHOTGUN WITH CASE.A.H. FOXSXS XE20102520GAW/BROWNING CASEMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Bbls are stamped "Krupp Fluid Steel" and "MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA " on tops either side of slightly raised, matted rib. Breech ends are engraved with second generation "X" grade 2" triangles of large shaded scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Case hardened small sized rebated action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of ducks on left, and grouse on right. Fences are also acanthus engraved. "ANSLEY H. FOX" is over each bird scene. Bottom of action depicts a bushy tailed fox in mountainous background within oval border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Beautifully marbled and finely figured dense European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/16" over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of modified point pattern in two sections separated by ribbons. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock. Interior of iron is stamped with patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.620, right - .620. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .012 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .029. Drop at heel: 3-3/16", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/16". Included with gun is a green canvas tan leather trimmed Browning case lined in olive green cloth. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with a number of light marks and some silvering on edges of rib. Action retains 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on fences and bottom. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a very light refresh and cleaning of rear portion of buttstock, checkering slightly worn and soiled. Bores are fine, with some scattered very light pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. A scarce little Fox (with estimated production of 152), which has truly wonderful stock wood. 52082-1 MGM111 (17,500-27,500)