Revised: 4/6/2017

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*RARE 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX “AE” SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL VENTILATED RIB SKEET GUN.

SN 303552. (1937) Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib have Savage Arms and Chromox steel engravings on tops. Case hardened small frame action with all correct markings on water table, features automatic safety and Kautzky sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “A” style with 80% coverage large shaded acanthus. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over leather covered NOSHOC pad. Large beavertail ejector forend with typical release matches well except for figure. Bore diameter: left -.660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (skeet), right – .005 (skeet). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvered on edges of rib and thinning, with some marks, on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish with added oil over some light handling marks. Bores appear excellent, but are dirty. Mechanically excellent. A super example of this rare Fox variation. 51751-6 MGM158 (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1444

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1444	$9,775.00	Revised: 4/6/2017 Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. RARE 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX “AE” SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL VENTILATED RIB SKEET GUN. SN 303552. (1937) Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib have Savage Arms and Chromox steel engravings on tops. Case hardened small frame action with all correct markings on water table, features automatic safety and Kautzky sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “A” style with 80% coverage large shaded acanthus. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over leather covered NOSHOC pad. Large beavertail ejector forend with typical release matches well except for figure. Bore diameter: left -.660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (skeet), right – .005 (skeet). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvered on edges of rib and thinning, with some marks, on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish with added oil over some light handling marks. Bores appear excellent, but are dirty. Mechanically excellent. A super example of this rare Fox variation. 51751-6 MGM158 (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1444 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*RARE 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX “AE” SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL VENTILATED RIB SKEET GUN.