Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The forend tip is ebony, not ivory.

Additional information: There is a professionally repaired crack at the wrist that is stable and barely perceptible.

*16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE WITH LOUIS H. EISENLOHR GOLD SIGNATURE (DIRECTOR OF FOX GUN CO) WITH CIGAR TINS AND BOOK.

SN 300427. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with matted, concave rib, mounted with two white beads, are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. Fox Gun Co Phila. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, gauge, and Fox proof. Edges are damascened, as is cocking slide. Typical small case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Fox “C” style, with 80% coverage of small scroll, with pairs of birds under “Ansley H. Fox” on sides, and a setter on bottom of action. This gun is unusual in that the trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with a facsimile signature of Fox Gun Co director, Louis H. Eisenlohr. This treatment is noted on other guns made by Fox during this period, most notably, an A.H. Fox “C” Special 12 bore two bbl set (sold by J. D. Julia). Finely marbled, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip and side panels are checkered in modified point pattern, with line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ivory tip, has friction roller release. Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.658. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.011 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun is accompanied by two Eisenlohr “Cinco” cigar tins, one with blue cover (5″ x 8-1/8″ x 1″). The other with wood grain and marked “Handy Humidor” is 5″ x 5″ x 4″. Also included is a privately published book by Louis H. Eisenlohr and Riley Wilson entitled “MEMORIES” outlining a sightseeing journey from Philadelphia to Charlestown, MD via Nome, Alaska, with tales and photographs of this trip. Flyleaf is inscribed, and has a copy of Mr. Eisenlohr’s signature (which matches that of the trigger guard bow). PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and stating it was shipped on Jan. 21, 1915 to the J. B. Shannon Co. Various articles with information on Mr. Eisenlohr, and his yachts. Besides being a director of the A.H. Fox Gun Co, he was an entrepreneur who owned a cigar company, with his brothers, and was once a rancher and sheriff in Texas. He owned a large gasoline yacht which was leased to the US government during WWI. Obit included. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue with considerable fading, browning and light marks from normal handling. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, pleasingly silvered on bottom and fences. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with numerous light marks and scratches, a few a bit heavier. Finish is worn through on sharp edges. There are two deep grooves worn into rear portion of forend. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Top lever is right of center. Ejectors are strong and in time. Tins have numerous nicks and scratches on edges, but are generally fine. Thin box has dimpled lid. Book is fine, spine slightly rubbed, with some dents in cover. 4-53675 MGM293 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2401

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2401	$17,250.00	Revised: 9/28/2014 Please note: The forend tip is ebony, not ivory. Additional information: There is a professionally repaired crack at the wrist that is stable and barely perceptible. 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE WITH LOUIS H. EISENLOHR GOLD SIGNATURE (DIRECTOR OF FOX GUN CO) WITH CIGAR TINS AND BOOK. SN 300427. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with matted, concave rib, mounted with two white beads, are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. Fox Gun Co Phila. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, gauge, and Fox proof. Edges are damascened, as is cocking slide. Typical small case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Fox “C” style, with 80% coverage of small scroll, with pairs of birds under “Ansley H. Fox” on sides, and a setter on bottom of action. This gun is unusual in that the trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with a facsimile signature of Fox Gun Co director, Louis H. Eisenlohr. This treatment is noted on other guns made by Fox during this period, most notably, an A.H. Fox “C” Special 12 bore two bbl set (sold by J. D. Julia). Finely marbled, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip and side panels are checkered in modified point pattern, with line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ivory tip, has friction roller release. Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.658. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.011 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun is accompanied by two Eisenlohr “Cinco” cigar tins, one with blue cover (5″ x 8-1/8″ x 1″). The other with wood grain and marked “Handy Humidor” is 5″ x 5″ x 4″. Also included is a privately published book by Louis H. Eisenlohr and Riley Wilson entitled “MEMORIES” outlining a sightseeing journey from Philadelphia to Charlestown, MD via Nome, Alaska, with tales and photographs of this trip. Flyleaf is inscribed, and has a copy of Mr. Eisenlohr’s signature (which matches that of the trigger guard bow). PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and stating it was shipped on Jan. 21, 1915 to the J. B. Shannon Co. Various articles with information on Mr. Eisenlohr, and his yachts. Besides being a director of the A.H. Fox Gun Co, he was an entrepreneur who owned a cigar company, with his brothers, and was once a rancher and sheriff in Texas. He owned a large gasoline yacht which was leased to the US government during WWI. Obit included. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue with considerable fading, browning and light marks from normal handling. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, pleasingly silvered on bottom and fences. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with numerous light marks and scratches, a few a bit heavier. Finish is worn through on sharp edges. There are two deep grooves worn into rear portion of forend. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Top lever is right of center. Ejectors are strong and in time. Tins have numerous nicks and scratches on edges, but are generally fine. Thin box has dimpled lid. Book is fine, spine slightly rubbed, with some dents in cover. 4-53675 MGM293 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2401 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE WITH LOUIS H. EISENLOHR GOLD SIGNATURE (DIRECTOR OF FOX GUN CO) WITH CIGAR TINS AND BOOK.