*UNUSUAL 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE.

SN 302383. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with semi-raised, matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Bbls are stamped with striking weight “4”. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 70% coverage of scroll within line and vine borders surrounding oval vignettes of birds surmounted by “ANSLEY H FOX” on sides; a pair of quail on left, snipe on right. Bottom of action portrays a setter with mountains in background. Blued trigger guard has scrolled banner on bow, and SN on tang. Beautifully marbled and strikingly fiddle figured European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and have beaded borders. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.661, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: J. T. Callahan letter stating the gun was shipped on Mar 22, 1928, and confirming specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as competently and correctly refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a factory quality satin rust blue with a few light marks. Action retains 98% correctly colored re-hardening, silvered a touch on fences and forend iron. Trigger guard retains essentially all of its re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish over a few light marks, and with some subsequent very light handling marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong, but slightly out of time. A scarce and desirable small bore Fox. 4-55435 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2576

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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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	2576	$12,650.00	UNUSUAL 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE. SN 302383. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with semi-raised, matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Bbls are stamped with striking weight “4”. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 70% coverage of scroll within line and vine borders surrounding oval vignettes of birds surmounted by “ANSLEY H FOX” on sides; a pair of quail on left, snipe on right. Bottom of action portrays a setter with mountains in background. Blued trigger guard has scrolled banner on bow, and SN on tang. Beautifully marbled and strikingly fiddle figured European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and have beaded borders. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.661, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: J. T. Callahan letter stating the gun was shipped on Mar 22, 1928, and confirming specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as competently and correctly refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a factory quality satin rust blue with a few light marks. Action retains 98% correctly colored re-hardening, silvered a touch on fences and forend iron. Trigger guard retains essentially all of its re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish over a few light marks, and with some subsequent very light handling marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong, but slightly out of time. A scarce and desirable small bore Fox. 4-55435 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2576 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*UNUSUAL 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE.