*PHILADELPHIA A. H. FOX XE 12 GA “THE TRAP GUN”.

SN 25832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2″ flourishes of large open shaded scrolled acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action with rebated back features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger in rear position. Action is engraved in typical second generation “X” style with large shaded stylized oak leaves and acorns surrounding oval vignettes of flying quail on each side under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a fox in mountainous background. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open sided red “Ranger” pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is in semi-fancy backed modified point pattern. Attenuated splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.042 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Fox letter from Fox historian, Roe S. Clark confirming specifications and stating it was delivered Oct 12, 1923. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a high percentage of orig finish on wood and metal, bbls over 85% blue, with a few minor marks and scratches, action over 90% vivid color, thinning and silvering on bottom and sharp edges, stocks most of their orig finish, grain somewhat raised, some finish loss due to installation of pad and new grip cap, which is marked “AYA EIBAR” (easily replaced). Checkering is slightly worn. Both stocks have a number of marks and scratches. Forend has considerable denting, with a tiny chip missing at right rear. There are some light chips behind action tang on buttstock. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting, and a couple of inconsequential dents on bottom of left bbl. Action is tight. The right ejector is intermittent. Trigger works well. This fine old high grade Fox has been in storage a long time, and could undoubtedly use a good cleaning. 4-53903 MGM128 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2403

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	2403	$9,200.00	PHILADELPHIA A. H. FOX XE 12 GA “THE TRAP GUN”. SN 25832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2″ flourishes of large open shaded scrolled acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action with rebated back features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger in rear position. Action is engraved in typical second generation “X” style with large shaded stylized oak leaves and acorns surrounding oval vignettes of flying quail on each side under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a fox in mountainous background. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open sided red “Ranger” pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is in semi-fancy backed modified point pattern. Attenuated splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.042 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Fox letter from Fox historian, Roe S. Clark confirming specifications and stating it was delivered Oct 12, 1923. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a high percentage of orig finish on wood and metal, bbls over 85% blue, with a few minor marks and scratches, action over 90% vivid color, thinning and silvering on bottom and sharp edges, stocks most of their orig finish, grain somewhat raised, some finish loss due to installation of pad and new grip cap, which is marked “AYA EIBAR” (easily replaced). Checkering is slightly worn. Both stocks have a number of marks and scratches. Forend has considerable denting, with a tiny chip missing at right rear. There are some light chips behind action tang on buttstock. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting, and a couple of inconsequential dents on bottom of left bbl. Action is tight. The right ejector is intermittent. Trigger works well. This fine old high grade Fox has been in storage a long time, and could undoubtedly use a good cleaning. 4-53903 MGM128 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2403 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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*PHILADELPHIA A. H. FOX XE 12 GA “THE TRAP GUN”.