Description:
Fox A Grade 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun
EARLY STYLE ENGRAVING, FIRST YEAR MADE!
General Specs: Fox, Year 1913, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 10oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 200222
Ansley H. Fox came out with what most believe to be the best proportioned 20ga. gun made in America late in 1912 when they announced the availability of their new 16 and 20 gauge guns, both made on a 20 gauge frame. The first full year of production was 1913 and the serial number range began at 200,000. The early A Grade pattern was a simple scroll pattern in English style. The first few hundred small bore graded Fox guns got early A style engraving, and then came William Gough and in 1913 and changed it all. All A Grades from then on had the more familiar style deep vine and foliate type engraving. This gun, sn200222 made in 1913 is one of a small handful of 20ga. A Grade Fox guns you will ever see with early A engraving. Most Fox enthusiasts are aware that the early guns seemed to be made with a little more care than the later guns as well, with smooth polished parts, a little nicer wood, and a better fit and finish in general than the later guns. You will notice these features on this gun, weighing 5lbs. 10oz. and balanced perfectly with its 26" Krupp steel barrels, nicely figured fiddle back wood, and excellent checkering and wood to metal fit. For the Fox enthusiast finding an early A Grade small bore is a rare chance to add a fine little 20ga. to their collection. For the avid upland game chaser that loves the romance of the vintage side by side, this is a nicely balanced, lightweight, well made gun that will appreciate in value as you enjoy its use.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" #3wt.******
Chokes: .008/.015 IC/M******
Bores: excellent******
Bore Diameter: .618/.617******
Wall Thickness: .027/.028******
% Blue: 98%******
Chambers: 2 1/2"******
Ribs: tight******
Sights: double ivory, mid******
Action
Action: tight, way right of center******
Ejectors or Extractors: extractor******
Case Color: 50% tarnished******
Screws: excellent******
Engraving: clear early style rare******
Trigger Type: double******
Trigger Guard Color: 10%******
Stock
Type: 1/2 round pistol grip/splinter forend/ fiddleback figure******
LOP: 14 3/8"******
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"******
DAH: 2 7/8"******
DAC: 1 5/8"******
Cast: 1/8"off******
Checkering Condition: excellent******
Butt Treatment: Silvers new******
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!
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Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
FOX
Model:
200222
Caliber:
20 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 $45.00 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.
