GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
PHILADELPHIA A. H. FOX XE SHOTGUN. A. H. FOX SXS XE 25832 12 GA MODERN; C&R; ESA (1923) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 30" Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked "CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" and "MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A." on tops, twin ivory beads. Breech ends are engraved with 2" flourishes of large open shaded scrolled acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action with rebated back features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger in rear position. Action is engraved in typical second generation "X" style with large shaded stylized oak leaves and acorns surrounding oval vignettes of flying quail on each side under "ANSLEY H. FOX". Bottom of action depicts a fox in mountainous background. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over leather faced Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is in semi-fancy backed modified point pattern. Attenuated splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.042 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a high percentage of orig finish on wood and metal, bbls over 85% blue, with a few minor marks and scratches, action over 90% vivid color, thinning and silvering on bottom and sharp edges, stocks most of their orig finish, grain somewhat raised. Checkering is slightly worn. Both stocks have a number of marks and scratches. Forend has considerable denting toward tip. There are some light chips behind action tang on buttstock. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting, and a couple of inconsequential raised dents on bottom of left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works well. This is a fine old high grade Fox. 53131-1 MGM82 (4,500-7,500)