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1435
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$13,800.00
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*AS NEW, IN BOX, 20 GAUGE PHILADELPHIA FOX “A” GRADE SHOTGUN.SN 202490. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with slightly raised, narrow matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and Fox proof; Bottoms of bbls stamped with striking weight “4”. Small framed case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers, is engraved in typical late “A” style with 70% coverage large shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Relatively plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right – .619. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (full), right – .015 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by its original orange hued cardboard box with green and white end label stamped with SN and specifications for this gun, containing packing material. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very close to new, with only a few handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal finishes. Breech ends of bbls show some light staining. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent, lightly rubbed. Label is excellent. 51980-39 MGM (6,500-11,500) C&R – Lot 1435
Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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. |