Description:
Fox B Grade 16 Gauge SxS
RARE GUN, 1 of 186 MADE, ENGLISH STOCK, 6LBS!
General Specs: A.H. Fox, Year 1919, 16 Gauge, 6lbs, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 300890
I am a collector of Fox shotguns. Simply put, I favor them over all other Classic American Doubles. You will see the word “RARE” used by guys trying to sell their guns. Most of the time it is simply a word. The gun is not rare at all. The B Grade Fox small bore, cataloged for only 6 years, is one that indeed is “RARE”. Small bore guns were not produced until 1912, and the B Grade was discontinued in the catalog offerings in 1918, with only 186 ever produced. When you estimate that 15% may have left planet Earth due to damage and loss, there are likely only 160 or so in existence. In all the years spent and all the laps around the country that I have done in search of quality American double shotguns, I have only seen about a dozen B Grade 16ga. guns. This gun, sn300890 was made in 1918 and retains about 65% original case color. Weighing an even 6lbs. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin, it is the epitome of a fine handling bird gun. The straight grip stock and awesome modern dimensions are a result of restock sometime in the near past. It is a gorgeous and perfect rendition of the Fox straight stock in all of its shape and contours. With mirror bright bores, 28" Krupp steel barrels choked SK/M, this is the perfect upland gun or vintage clays gun. The shooting public has fallen in love with the Fox 16, and the beautiful floral engraving with birds on the bottom captured in the late B Style engraving is very attractive. A great gun that will hold its value and be one of your treasured vintage "go to" guns, it will be a wise investment in your shooting pleasures.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" ******
Chokes: .005/.016 SK/M******
Bores: mirror******
Bore Diameter: .666/.668******
Wall Thickness: .035/.031******
% Blue: 99%******
Chambers: 2 9/16"******
Ribs: tight ring******
Sights: double, ivory******
Action
Action: tight, way right of center******
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors******
Case Color: 65% factory******
Screws: perfect******
Engraving: excellent, late style******
Trigger Type: double, crisp******
Trigger Guard Color: 99%******
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend******
LOP: 14 5/8"******
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 5/16"******
DAH: 2 1/8"******
DAC: 1 1/2"******
Cast: 1/8" off******
Checkering Condition: perfect******
Butt Treatment: plate******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Join us at the 14th ANNUAL NORTHEAST SIDE X SIDE CLASSIC, Thursday June 2 - Saturday June 4 2016 in FRIENDSVILLE, PA at HAUSMANN'S HIDDEN HOLLOW SPORTING CLAYS.
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Fox
Model:
300890
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 We ship internationally!******
Item Condition: Used******
Requires FFL?: Yes******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
