GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FINE CONDITION PHILADELPHIA FOX "XE" GRADE SHOTGUN. A. H. FOX SXS XE GRADE 22088 12GA MODERN; C&R; ESA Cal. 12 ga. 30" Bbls with narrow, matted rib are marked "Krupp Fluid Steel Made By" "A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa" on tops. There are 1-3/4" pyramids of shaded acanthus scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are marked with grade, SN, and Fox proof, twin ivory beads. Sides of flats and cocking slide are damascened. Case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved in "X" style with near full coverage semi-relief acanthus surrounding oval vignettes of game on sides; ducks on left and quail on right both under "ANSLEY H FOX". Bottom of action shows oval vignette of fox with bowed head. Trigger plate has more acanthus which continues onto trigger guard bow where it surrounds a vacant shield. SN is on tang. Dark, somewhat burl figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over brown Old English pad. Side panels are checkered and modified point pattern checkering at grip has ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip with patent dates barely legible on iron. Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .032 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90 - 95% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning at carry point and silvered at high edges. Action retains 40 - 50% orig case hardening color where protected, remainder a pleasing silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older rubbed oil finish with some subsequent marks, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A nice classic "XE". 52465-8 MGM234 (9,000-15,000)