Description:
Fox BE 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun
BEAVERTAIL, NICELY RESTORED, LATE ENGRAVING
General Specs: Fox, Year 1916, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 6oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 23125
The B Grade Fox was relatively short lived as a model, being discontinued from their catalog offerings in 1918. Engraved with a full coverage foliate and game scene style, it is a very handsome Fox gun that is not often seen. This gun, serial number 23125 shipped in 1916, has been nicely restored and has a very desirable beavertail forend and gorgeous wood. The screws are perfect, bores are excellent, and the 7lb. 6oz. gun balances perfectly on the hinge pin. The 28" Chromox Steel barrels have mirror bores, 99% rust blue, double ivory beads, and 2 3/4" chambers. What a great bird and clays gun this would make with its strong well timed ejectors, tight as new action, excellent modern stock dimensions, all cleaned up and something to be proud of. There are no cracks or splits in the new stock set and the mechanics are excellent all the way around. Searching the internet you will find many EARLY STYLE B GRADE Fox guns, but the more desirable late style engraving is rarely seen offered for sale. The engraving is far superior to the rough and tumble A Style engraving, with nice bird scenes on the bottom of the receiver, prettier wood, and nicer checkering patterns. For just a little more than a nice AE Fox, you can have this fully restored Fox BE. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"*****
Chokes: .010/.030 IC/IM*****
Bores: mirrors*****
Bore Diameter: .728/.728*****
Wall Thickness: .028/.032*****
% Blue: 99%*****
Chambers: 2 3/4"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: double ivory*****
Action
Action: tight, right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed*****
Case Color: 98%*****
Screws: excellent*****
Engraving: late style, sharp & clear*****
Trigger Type: double, stiff*****
Trigger Guard Color: 99%*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail aftermarket*****
LOP: 14 3/8"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"*****
DAH: 2 3/8"*****
DAC: 1 5/16"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: factory butt 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:
23125
Caliber:
12 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.
