Description:
Fox Sterlingworth Deluxe 20 Gauge SxS
EJECTORS, 6LBS., HIGH STOCK DIMENSIONS, 70% CASE COLOR
General Specs: Fox, Year 1930, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 15oz, Side-by-side
Serial Number: 262517
There are many sellers that call their Sterlingworth a “DELUXE” simply because it has a pad on it (usually aftermarket with a cut stock) and ivory beads. Most you see are Philly guns and simply cannot be a true “DELUXE”, as that catalogue offering was only available in 1930 or later with the new Savage Arms ownership. This gun, sn262517 built in 1930, is a true Deluxe Sterlingworth, with its original Jotsam HyGun recoil pad and genuine ivory beads. It would be considered a “transition” gun as it has the Philly style buttstock with the black hard rubber grip cap that is so much more desirable than the later Savage style butt stock with a pistol grip of rather square shape with no grip cap. This fine Fox small bore is just the way I like to find one…96% factory blue on the barrels, 70% factory case color on the action, 90% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, perfect mirror bores, excellent screws, tight as new on hinge pin and breech face, and no cracks or repairs to the wood. The wood is original to the gun and has been freshened up nicely, not overly done so as to look new, but handsome and clean with perfectly cut checkering. BEST OF ALL, THE STOCK DIMENSIONS ARE 14 3/8” X 2 ½” X 1 ½” X 1/8” CAST OFF, a real find in the world of Sterlingworth guns that usually have 3” or more of drop at heel. This is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, meaning the action and forend iron have been stripped to their smallest parts, cleaned in the Ultrasonic cleaner removing all gummy oil deposits and dirt, each part inspected for proper function and integrity, and then properly lubricated and reassembled, making it good for another 20 years or so before needing any attention. VFI CERIFIED GUNS carry a 90-day mechanical/shooting warranty so you can be sure the gun you are buying functions as it should. Few Sterlingworth guns are found with ejectors, and you will not find another offered for sale now or in the near future that have the combination of factory condition, perfect mechanics, and modern stock dimensions. With its 26” #3-weight barrels choked factory IC/F and weighing in at 5lbs. 15oz. and balanced dead on the hinge pin she is the perfect upland gun that will do well at the gun club shooting clay target games as well. Priced to sell, so don’t hesitate on this one. Where else are you going to find an ejector 20ga. Fox at a price like this??? Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" #3wt.*****
Chokes: IC/F factory chokes .007/.028*****
Bores: perfect mirrors*****
Bore Diameter: .620 both*****
Wall Thickness: .026/.025*****
% Blue: 96% factory*****
Chambers: 2 3/4" *****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: double, ivory *****
Action
Action: tight, way right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong*****
Case Color: 70% factory *****
Screws: excellent*****
Engraving: clear sharp*****
Trigger Type: double, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend*****
LOP: 14 3/8"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/8"*****
DAH: 2 1/2"*****
DAC: 1 1/2"*****
Cast: 1/8" off*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: vintage Jotsam HyGun*****
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!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Fox
Model:
262517
Caliber:
20 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire TransferInspection 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
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.
