Fox, sn360586, 1926, 16GA, 6lbs. 4oz., Chokes M/F
COLLECTOR QUALITY, ONE OF THE BEST IN EXISTENCE, UNTOUCHED AND ORIGINAL FINISHES ON ALL WOOD AND METAL, A TRUE MINT CONDITION FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE WITH EJECTORS. Upland bird hunters are aware that the Fox 16ga. guns are built on the 20ga. frame, a very desirable feature. This Sterlingworth 16ga. weighs 6 ¼ pounds and balances ¼” ahead of the hinge pin…perfection! There are plenty of Sterlingworth guns offered for sale as they made a lot of them. So…which one to buy? Features, condition, clear photos that allow you to see the gun from butt to muzzle, accurate specifications so you know what you are buying, and superb mechanics so you don’t have to worry about using your 100 year-old Fox (few gunsmiths can work on these guns and not ruin them)…these are the parameters that should guide your choice of where to invest your hard earned dollars. Most Sterlingworth guns have seen hard use and have lots of issues. It is easy to buy the wrong gun. This amazing Philly Fox, sn360586 built in 1929, is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to own a Fox that is nearly factory new in every way, and it is one of the rare Sterlingworth Ejector guns. Our gunsmiths at VFI have gone over this gun and it is ready for another 100 years of use. The 28” number 3 weight barrels have mirror bores, 99.9% factory blue, a few light handling marks, tight ribs, all lettering clear and sharp, and are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face. PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND 2 ½” 16GA. SHELLS. BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARREL WALL THICKNESS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER AND HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” HEAVY FIELD LOADS THROUGH THIS GUN. This is a $360 service in our shop. The action retains 99.9% factory case color, 99.5% factory charcoal blue trigger guard, perfect screws, top lever right of center, all working correctly. The factory original wood remains in 99% factory condition with a few tiny handling marks, and perfect factory flat top checkering. Look at the photos and specifications and you will see a gun that needs nothing in the way of work or attention, just some practice days at the clays course before the fast-approaching upland season is here. See the specifications in the tables below. This is a quick handling, graceful little Fox that would be a pleasure to carry on those long days afield marching over hill and dale trailing after your favorite bird dogs. You have the perfect investment grade gun that will be a joy to use afield while it appreciates in value, and a gun that is fully vetted and warranted in writing. YOU COULD NOT FIND A BETTER FACTORY ORIGINAL GUN IN A LIFETIME OF SEARCHING, AND MOST KNOW THESE ARE THE GUNS TO INVEST IN FOR THE GREATEST GROWTH IN VALUE AND ALWAYS A liquid gun to sell. Thanks for looking!
Barrels: 28" #3 weight
Chokes: .022/.033 M/F
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .662/.662
Wall Thickness: .037/.031
% Blue: 99.9% factory blue
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: front silver
Action: tight as new, Way Right of Center
Ejectors: timed
Receiver: 99.9% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear and sharp
Trigger: double-crisp
Trigger Guard: 99.5% factory
Stock: Capped pistol grip/splinter; lightly figured Euro walnut
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"
DAH: 3 1/8"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: neutral
Checkering: perfect
Butt: factory plate
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.
