GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
VERY NEAR TO NEW FOX "STERLINGWORTH" SHOTGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS.A.H. FOXSTERLINGWORTH11864212GA2 BBL SETMODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 28" and 30" Bbls are marked "STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" "MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A." on tops. 28" Bbl flats are marked with SN and Fox proof, with striking weight of "3". 30" Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Savage proof, and "2". (No striking weight) Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders and "STERLINGWORTH" on each side. Blued trigger guard with wiggle borders has SN on tang. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over open sided Jostam pad. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forends have spring tension releases. SNs are on interiors of forend irons. Forend iron of 30" bbl is also stamped "2". 28" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .726. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .015 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .034. Drop at heel: 3-1/8", drop at comb: 1-7/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". 30" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .042 (extra full), right - .026 (IMod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .034. Drop at heel: 3-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on all metal surfaces. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish with a few minor marks. Pad is deteriorated and flattened. Mechanically excellent. 51980-9 MGM23 (3,000-4,500)