*A. H. FOX “J” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

*A. H. FOX “J” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 400382. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl fitted with Clarence Godshalk’s patented floating ventilated rib, which allowed bbl to expand during extended firing and not warp upwards, changing point of impact. Bbl is engraved “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” and “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” on either side of rib at rear. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and “J”. Case hardened action with double Kirsten type locking system, has thumb detent on left side, which releases top lever by hand. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage of medium scroll, “Fox” is in arched device with scroll terminations on each side. SN and “J” are on water table. SN is also engraved on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Silver type pad, and features hard rubber “A H Fox Gun Co” embossed grip cap, checkered side panels, and point pattern grip checkering, both with beaded borders. Long semi-beavertail matching forend with single ejector, has Fox style Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .032. Wall thickness:.064. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80 – 90% orig blue, with some spotting. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, turning from silver to brown on bottom, and thinning somewhat overall. Trigger guard is mostly brown, and silvered at grip. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with a few light striations toward breech. Two of the rib mounting blocks are loose. Action is very slightly loose, but feels tight with forend installed. Ejector works. Only 568 of these well engineered guns were ever produced; 410 in “J” grade. 4-45104 MGM232 (2,000-3,000)

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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	1139	$3,220.00	A. H. FOX “J” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 400382. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl fitted with Clarence Godshalk’s patented floating ventilated rib, which allowed bbl to expand during extended firing and not warp upwards, changing point of impact. Bbl is engraved “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” and “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” on either side of rib at rear. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and “J”. Case hardened action with double Kirsten type locking system, has thumb detent on left side, which releases top lever by hand. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage of medium scroll, “Fox” is in arched device with scroll terminations on each side. SN and “J” are on water table. SN is also engraved on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Silver type pad, and features hard rubber “A H Fox Gun Co” embossed grip cap, checkered side panels, and point pattern grip checkering, both with beaded borders. Long semi-beavertail matching forend with single ejector, has Fox style Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .032. Wall thickness:.064. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80 – 90% orig blue, with some spotting. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, turning from silver to brown on bottom, and thinning somewhat overall. Trigger guard is mostly brown, and silvered at grip. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with a few light striations toward breech. Two of the rib mounting blocks are loose. Action is very slightly loose, but feels tight with forend installed. Ejector works. Only 568 of these well engineered guns were ever produced; 410 in “J” grade. 4-45104 MGM232 (2,000-3,000) 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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