*A. H. FOX C. E. GRADE.

SN 27458. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with 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 open scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are engine turned and stamped with SN and grade. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage medium open scroll with line and geometric borders framing oval vignettes of game; a pair of quail on right, and snipe on left, with bottom of action depicting a setter. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is above each bird scene. There is a vacant scrolled riband on bow of blued trigger guard, that has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered, and grip is also checkered in modified point pattern with bead borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet triangular ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few light areas around breech ends, and silvering from contact with forend. Action retains over 80% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered at normal carry area on bottom and on fences. Original blue of trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow, and is lightening at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of light marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very fine old Fox. 4-50891 MGM247 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3491

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3491	$4,887.50	A. H. FOX C. E. GRADE. SN 27458. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with 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 open scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are engine turned and stamped with SN and grade. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage medium open scroll with line and geometric borders framing oval vignettes of game; a pair of quail on right, and snipe on left, with bottom of action depicting a setter. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is above each bird scene. There is a vacant scrolled riband on bow of blued trigger guard, that has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered, and grip is also checkered in modified point pattern with bead borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet triangular ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few light areas around breech ends, and silvering from contact with forend. Action retains over 80% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered at normal carry area on bottom and on fences. Original blue of trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow, and is lightening at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of light marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very fine old Fox. 4-50891 MGM247 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3491 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*A. H. FOX C. E. GRADE.