Description:
A.H. Fox BE 12 Gauge Shotgun
6 3/4 lbs. W/ 30" KRUPP BARRELS!
General Specs: Fox, Year 1908, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 13oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 14595
Certain guns just make an impression. Finding a vintage American double in 12 gauge that weighs just 6lbs. 13oz. is a start. Vintage American double shotguns usually weigh around 7 1/2lbs., with a 7lb. gun considered a nice light field gun. I do see a handful of 12ga. guns that weigh 6 3/4lbs. every year, but they usually have short barrels. Finding a Fox BE Grade 12ga. with 30” number 2 weight Krupp Steel barrels weighing in as a “lightweight” is very unusual. Walking all day for upland birds with a 12ga. that weighs the same as most 16ga. guns is a real delight and a huge advantage in choices of shells and firepower if so needed. The engraving on this gun is exceptionally fine and clear, with a great deal of fine English scroll...much better than other early B engraved guns I have seen. This fine Fox, sn14595 built in 1908, has all the things you would want in your next Fox gun; great stock dimensions with 14” LOP to the factory butt plate, excellent screws and wood-to-metal-fit, solid wood with no oil soaking or cracks, mirror shiny bores that have not been altered (factory bore diameter and wall thickness…chambers have been extended to 2 ¾”), perfect mechanics, and overall good looks. There just isn’t any doubt in my mind that the early A.H. Fox guns were the best of them all. The internal parts are highly polished by the factory just as they did on their high-grade guns. Ansley was still at the helm and everything had to live up to “The Finest Gun in the World” slogan. The wood is original to the gun and is better than most B Grades you will ever see. The Fox B Grade was the first model to be phased out in 1918, so there are not a lot of them out there, especially with ejectors. With the great stock dimensions, light weight, and quick pointing characteristics this is a gun you will cherish in the field and at traps for decades. The fact that it will increase in value as you enjoy its use is a real bonus.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" Krupp #2wt.****
Chokes: .028/.033 IM/F****
Bores: excellent****
Bore Diameter: .728 both****
Wall Thickness: .030/.027****
% Blue: 98% factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: single****
Action
Action: tiny, way right of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: early style ejector****
Case Color: 30% faded factory****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: early style, clear, sharp****
Trigger Type: double, crisp****
Stock
Type: 1/2 round/splinter forend; very figured French walnut****
LOP: 14"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"****
DAH: 2 3/4" ****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: 1/8" off"****
Checkering Condition: superb; perfect****
Butt Treatment: factory 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!
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Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Fox
Model:
14595
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy Three Days from the date the item was received.Sales Tax 6% Michigan OnlyShipping & Insurance Ground 45.00 We ship internationallyItem Condition UsedRequires 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.
