Description:
General Specs: Fox, Year 1926, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 11oz, Chokes M/F, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 30907
As Michael McIntosh points out in his book A.H. FOX “THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD”; the Fox guns are supremely balanced, extremely reliable, and simply built guns with classic good looks. There are always a few 12ga. A Grade Fox guns available to own, so how do you choose which one to buy? Most have had their stocks cut, been poorly restored, heavily used, have buggered up screws, bad shooting dimensions, or have characteristics that just don’t fit your needs. What makes a "good one"? For those that enjoy upland hunting the preference is something light, quick to the shoulder, and easy to carry all day over hill and dale. Here we have that gun, serial #30907 made in 1926 in Philadelphia, weighing in at 6lbs. 11oz., balanced perfectly 3/16” ahead of the hinge pin, making it an ULTRALIGHT AMERICAN 12GA. Many 16 and 20-gauge guns from other makers weigh as much as this 12ga. and it has 28” no. 4 weight barrels choked M/F, the perfect choice for pheasants and other upland game. We lengthened the chambers to 2 ¾” and extended the forcing cones to 1 ½” tapers for better patterns and noticeably less felt recoil to the shooter and the wood on the gun, a $360 service. Best of all it has excellent screws, perfect wood to metal fit, 30% factory case color, 98% factory blue barrels with mirror bores, 40% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, and nicely figured wood with an oil finish. THE BUTTSTOCK ON THIS GUN HAS BEEN REPLACED PROFESSIONALLY WITH AN ENGLISH STYLE STOCK. The workmanship is impeccable and done right. Fewer than 10% of American side x side shotguns were made with straight-hand stocks, so if you like this feature, somebody set it up for you. English stocks also contribute to lightweight characteristics we all love in 12ga. guns. You could look for years and not find another Fox 12ga. gun that weighs 6lbs. 11oz. with 28” barrels. The gun is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, WITH 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, having been stripped to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned, each part scrubbed and inspected for function and integrity, lubricated, and assembled, good for another decade or so before needing attention, a $275 service. The gun has perfect mechanics, with barrels tight on the hinge pin and standing breech like a new gun, top lever right of center, and nicely checkered wood with good shooting dimensions (see specs below). This is a gorgeous gun that has that “FOX FEEL” and is an affordable A.H. Fox double gun. It might be a “month of Sundays” before you see another A Grade Fox this light, with a straight stock, and M/F #4 weight barrels. Fox guns have been continuously gaining value as you enjoy their use, and that makes this a very good investment gun. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" #4 weight marked****
Chokes: .017/ .042 M/F****
Bores: excellent****
Bore Diameter: .726/ .730****
Wall Thickness: .028/ .029****
% Blue: 98% factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4" w/ long cones****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: ivory****
Action
Action: tight, slight right of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: Extractors****
Case Color: 30% factory****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: sharp clear****
Trigger Type: Double, crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 40% factory blue****
Stock
Type: Straight stock/ Splinter forend****
LOP: 14 1/8"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"****
DAH: 2 7/8"****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: neutral****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: fox butt plate****
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details.
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Fox
Model:
30907
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $85.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
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.
