*EARLY A.H. FOX “C” GRADE.

SN 8627. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls 30″ Bbls with matted rib, are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/4″ triangles of open scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical early Fox “C” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of feeding quail on left, and snipe on right under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a funky looking dog in circular vignette. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over serrated composition buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered and have line borders. Splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering on sharp edges, thinning and browning above forend from normal handling. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a gray to brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy marks, checkering somewhat worn and filled. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting toward breech ends. Action is tight. A solid early Fox. 4-51395 MGM129 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2404

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2404	$2,300.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Please note: This shotgun has 30″ barrels. EARLY A.H. FOX “C” GRADE. SN 8627. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls 30″ Bbls with matted rib, are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/4″ triangles of open scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical early Fox “C” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of feeding quail on left, and snipe on right under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a funky looking dog in circular vignette. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over serrated composition buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered and have line borders. Splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering on sharp edges, thinning and browning above forend from normal handling. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a gray to brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy marks, checkering somewhat worn and filled. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting toward breech ends. Action is tight. A solid early Fox. 4-51395 MGM129 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2404 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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*EARLY A.H. FOX “C” GRADE.