2574

$17,250.00

Revised: 3/12/2015 

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*SCARCE A.H. FOX (PHILADELPHIA) “DE” GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 23731. (ca 1917) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. (Second set has 3″ chambers) Both sets are 28″ and one is of Chromox and the second is of Krupp steel, and both are marked with Fox Philadelphia address, and have concave, matted ribs. Breech ends of both sets are engraved with 2-1/2″ triangles of large scroll with stippled backgrounds. SN and grade are stamped on bbl flats of orig bbls. Later fitted Krupp bbls by Niccola DiGualielmo of the old Westchester Gun Works, are stamped with matching SN and engraved to match. They are also marked “SK” and “MOD”, and have reinforced splinter. Case hardened action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with large scrolling acanthus with stippled backgrounds, and has griffin heads on fences, and a grouse with chicks on bottom in circular vignette. The floral engraving on trigger plate is exceptionally well done. There are oval scenes of game birds on sides of action; snipe on left, and flying quail on right, along with “ANSLEY H. FOX” in banners. Matching trigger guard has central shield on bow gold inlaid with “F” in script. SN is gold inlaid on tang. Nicely streaked circassian walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and grip is checkered in fancy scalloped pattern, as typical on “D” grade guns. Matching long splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled ebony tip and Deeley type release. 28″ Orig BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.027 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Second set of 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left: .034 (full), right: .008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a copy of the original A.H.Fox order card for E.K. Tryon Co. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls of both sets retain nearly all of an old re-black over some light marks, engraving sharp. Action retains over 85 – 90% hardening colors, pleasingly silvered on sharp edges. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some old light marks, and a few subsequent light marks, checkering competently re-cut. A small dutchman has been inset on right side panel at action. Bores of both sets of bbls are excellent, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Second bbl set fits well. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A very fine and desirable Fox gun. 4-54069 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2574

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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