*SCARCE A. H. FOX XE GRADE 20 GA. SHOTGUN.

*SCARCE A. H. FOX XE GRADE 20 GA. SHOTGUN. SN 202079. (ca 1923) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Chromox bbls are stamped with steel information and Fox Philadelphia address on top rear. Breech ends are engraved in typical XE style. Rib is mounted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “Fox Proof”, and “X”. Small case hardened action is engraved in typical XE style with acanthus leaves outlining oval game scenes; ducks on left; quail on right, both surmounted by “Ansley H. Fox”. Bottom of action is the classic “high head” fox vignette. Action is fitted with Fox Kautzky single trigger with serrated selector button. “R” and “L” are inlaid in gold. Slightly mottled and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced open sided white line pad. Checkering is in typical XE style at grip and side panels. Long splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Fox Deeley latch release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: About good. This is an exceptional little gun with some major issues with the bbls, and in need of some TLC. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite vibrant in protected areas, the balance silver brown. Stocks retain what appear to be most of their orig finish, but is possibly an old refinish of butt when recoil pad added. Checkering shows wear and has not been re-cut. Although bbls have excellent bright bores, they have been re-blued and front third exhibits considerable areas of deep pitting, and a .035 bulge in right bbl one inch back from muzzle, with a lifting of rib which is also partially detached toward breech. Muzzle keels are also missing. It’s possible that pitting would strike out and bulge would “tap down”, but this is most likely a candidate for sleeving or new bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. 4-45665 MGM5 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1138	$12,650.00	SCARCE A. H. FOX XE GRADE 20 GA. SHOTGUN. SN 202079. (ca 1923) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Chromox bbls are stamped with steel information and Fox Philadelphia address on top rear. Breech ends are engraved in typical XE style. Rib is mounted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “Fox Proof”, and “X”. Small case hardened action is engraved in typical XE style with acanthus leaves outlining oval game scenes; ducks on left; quail on right, both surmounted by “Ansley H. Fox”. Bottom of action is the classic “high head” fox vignette. Action is fitted with Fox Kautzky single trigger with serrated selector button. “R” and “L” are inlaid in gold. Slightly mottled and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced open sided white line pad. Checkering is in typical XE style at grip and side panels. Long splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Fox Deeley latch release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: About good. This is an exceptional little gun with some major issues with the bbls, and in need of some TLC. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite vibrant in protected areas, the balance silver brown. Stocks retain what appear to be most of their orig finish, but is possibly an old refinish of butt when recoil pad added. Checkering shows wear and has not been re-cut. Although bbls have excellent bright bores, they have been re-blued and front third exhibits considerable areas of deep pitting, and a .035 bulge in right bbl one inch back from muzzle, with a lifting of rib which is also partially detached toward breech. Muzzle keels are also missing. It’s possible that pitting would strike out and bulge would “tap down”, but this is most likely a candidate for sleeving or new bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. 4-45665 MGM5 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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