GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
STUNNING CSMC "FE" FOX SHOTGUN WITH LOVELY WOOD, SUPERB SCROLL ENGRAVING AS WELL AS GOLD INLAY BY J. R. DEMUNCK, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE WITH FACTORY LETTER.CSMC FOXSXS FE GRADEF20560220GAW/CASE, 2 BBL SETMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26" and 28" Bbls with narrow, matted ribs are gold inlaid "DANA J TAUBER" on milled out portions of ribs, twin synthetic ivory beads. Tops of bbls are engraved "MADE TO ORDER A.H. FOX" and "KRUPP - FLUID- STEEL". There are 3-3/4" pyramids of well cut scroll at breech ends pierced by gold inlaid lightning bolts. Bbl flats are engraved with SNs, grade, gauge information, and the numbers "1" and "2" gold inlaid. They are also stamped with Fox proofs. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with Krupp steel information. Makers name and address are on loops. Small sized case hardened rebated double ogee backed Fox action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold plated dbl triggers. Water table is engraved with geometric borders and some scroll. SN and patent information is marked, grade is engraved. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll with floral highlights, within geometric borders. This fine scroll surrounds nicely detailed gold inlaid setters on both sides of action. Bottom of action portrays a pair of gold flushing woodcock in circular vignette. Hinge pin ends are engraved with four squares. Trigger plate has more scroll enhanced by geometric gold wire inlay. A flushing quail in gold graces top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with more scroll on bow surrounding a gold inlaid flushing pheasant has SN in gold on tang. This truly exceptional work is signed J. R. Demunck on trigger plate. Intricately marbled and lightly figured exhibition grade European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over skeleton steel buttplate. Exposed wood center has closely spaced checkering within plain borders, and is pierced by fleur-di-lis. This same treatment is used on side panels, and checkering at grip is of typical "F" style with ribbons and fleur-di-lis through pattern. Each bbl set has its own dedicated long splinter ejector forend with schnabeled ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Checkering matches buttstock with ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Irons have geometric engraved borders with some scroll highlights. Nos. "1" or "2" are gold inlaid. Patent dates are stamped. BBL set "1" 28": Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .613. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". BBL set "2" 26": Bore diameter: left -.617, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (mod), right - .006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has New Britain Fox label in lid. Bottom has partitions for action and both bbl sets, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Factory cover letter and order sheet with specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent. Essentially as new, with only a few of the faintest handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically excellent. Case and accessories are excellent. 51980-40 MGM124 (15,000-25,000)