GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
NEAR NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION FOX "AE" GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX.A. H. FOXAE3294412GAW/ORIG BOXMODERN; C&R(ca 1927) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 28" Bbls with matted rib are marked "CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" "MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, and SN. Bbls are marked with striking weight "4". Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in late "A" style with approx 60% coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus. "ANSLEY H. FOX" is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has lozenge on bow and SN on tang. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Fox's Deeley type release, and SN and patent dates are on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .045 (extra full), right - .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig yellowish brown cardboard box with black and green end label, with specifications for this gun stamped in appropriate places. Box contains corrugated packing material. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only a few light marks in metal finishes, and some brown flecking on bottom of action. There are some light scratches and dings in wood. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. Label has some scuffs and fading of green center. 51980-23 MGM20 (3,500-5,500)