*20 GAUGE CSMC FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN F205609XE. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ (“1″) and 26” (“2”) bbls with narrow matted ribs are marked “MADE TO ORDER. A. H. FOX” “CHROMOX – FLUID – STEEL” on tops. 2-1/2″ Areas of well cut shaded scrolling oak leaves are at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, grade, and bbl number (“1” or “2”), and stamped with gauge, chamber, and Fox proof. Manufacturers name and address are on loops. Small frame case hardened Fox action features double ogee back and rebated frame, as well as non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded scrolling oak leaves matching that on bbls but with some acorn accents. This interesting treatment surrounds vignettes of game birds on sides; quail (?) on left, and flushing pheasant on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. A circular vignette on bottom of action portrays a quartering fox stopped in mid-stride by scent of rabbit hiding under a log. Blued trigger guard with matching acorns on bow, has initials “Le F” on central shield. SN is on tang. Obviously specially selected, wonderfully marbled stump European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over black leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered, and there is modified point pattern borderless checkering with bisecting ribbons on diamond grip. Each bbl set has its own dedicated long splinter ejector forend, with inset schnabeled horn tip, and typical Fox type Deeley release. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.612, right – .612. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (lt mod), right – .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has CSMC FOX label in lid. Partitions allow space for both sets of bbls, and case contains 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, pair of Winchester snap caps, unmarked square oil bottle, 3 tropical wood and brass turnscrews, and a matching striker disc key. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of some field use. Metal finish is thinning a bit. Thumbpiece silvered. A few minor marks are in wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine, but latch is broken. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine with some rubs through and soiling. 52065-1 MGM (17,500-22,500) – Lot 1531

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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	1531	$0.00	20 GAUGE CSMC FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN F205609XE. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ (“1″) and 26” (“2”) bbls with narrow matted ribs are marked “MADE TO ORDER. A. H. FOX” “CHROMOX – FLUID – STEEL” on tops. 2-1/2″ Areas of well cut shaded scrolling oak leaves are at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, grade, and bbl number (“1” or “2”), and stamped with gauge, chamber, and Fox proof. Manufacturers name and address are on loops. Small frame case hardened Fox action features double ogee back and rebated frame, as well as non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded scrolling oak leaves matching that on bbls but with some acorn accents. This interesting treatment surrounds vignettes of game birds on sides; quail (?) on left, and flushing pheasant on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. A circular vignette on bottom of action portrays a quartering fox stopped in mid-stride by scent of rabbit hiding under a log. Blued trigger guard with matching acorns on bow, has initials “Le F” on central shield. SN is on tang. Obviously specially selected, wonderfully marbled stump European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over black leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered, and there is modified point pattern borderless checkering with bisecting ribbons on diamond grip. Each bbl set has its own dedicated long splinter ejector forend, with inset schnabeled horn tip, and typical Fox type Deeley release. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.612, right – .612. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (lt mod), right – .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has CSMC FOX label in lid. Partitions allow space for both sets of bbls, and case contains 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, pair of Winchester snap caps, unmarked square oil bottle, 3 tropical wood and brass turnscrews, and a matching striker disc key. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of some field use. Metal finish is thinning a bit. Thumbpiece silvered. A few minor marks are in wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine, but latch is broken. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine with some rubs through and soiling. 52065-1 MGM (17,500-22,500) – Lot 1531 Click here to view provenance 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.

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*20 GAUGE CSMC FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.