*SCARCE A.H. FOX XE GRADE TWO BARREL SET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN

*SCARCE A.H. FOX XE GRADE TWO BARREL SET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 31062. Cal. 12ga, both sets 28″ bbls, matted, tapered concave ribs, dual ivory sighting beads on both, one set choke IMP.MOD/IMP.CYL, second set FULL/FULL. Both sets have 2-3/4″ chambers, Kautzky single trigger and ejectors, both sets of bbls are marked on right bbl over chamber “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and on left bbl “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” Side of left bbl “12 GA./2 3/4 CHAMBERS”. Each bbl from chamber end has 2″ wedge of bold, leafy scroll. The rebated frame is engraved in standard X pattern with bold, leafy scroll with shaded background, 2 quail in flight on left side with “ANSLEY H. FOX” arcing above, 2 ducks in flight on right side, center bottom has oval with upward looking fox. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered side panels, checkered pistol grip, Fox Gun Company hard rubber grip cap, Hawkins recoil pad, checkered splintered fore-end with Schnable ebony tip insert with each bbl. First Set: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.021. Drop at heel:2-1/8″, drop at comb:1-7/16″. Weight: 7lbs. 1oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Second Set: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.040. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel:2-1/8″, drop at comb:1 7/16″. Weight: 6lbs. 15oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Gun is accompanied with a vintage, hand-tooled, leather two bbl case. One side has pointing dog with bold foliate scrolls. The other side is basket weave. CONDITION: Fine+. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear, some minor nicks and dings and rub mark on bottom from fore-end. Receiver has 30%t orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, balance thinning and blending with silver patina. Trigger guard is a silver patina. Stock is sound with sharp, crisp checkering, a few small handling marks, and retains a professional refreshed finish. Fore-ends are sound with sharp, crisp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains a refreshed finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors, and bright shiny bores in all bbls. Case shows considerable scuffing and missing its carrying strap. 4-42031 BDT237 (14,500-19,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1221	$14,950.00	SCARCE A.H. FOX XE GRADE TWO BARREL SET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 31062. Cal. 12ga, both sets 28″ bbls, matted, tapered concave ribs, dual ivory sighting beads on both, one set choke IMP.MOD/IMP.CYL, second set FULL/FULL. Both sets have 2-3/4″ chambers, Kautzky single trigger and ejectors, both sets of bbls are marked on right bbl over chamber “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and on left bbl “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” Side of left bbl “12 GA./2 3/4 CHAMBERS”. Each bbl from chamber end has 2″ wedge of bold, leafy scroll. The rebated frame is engraved in standard X pattern with bold, leafy scroll with shaded background, 2 quail in flight on left side with “ANSLEY H. FOX” arcing above, 2 ducks in flight on right side, center bottom has oval with upward looking fox. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered side panels, checkered pistol grip, Fox Gun Company hard rubber grip cap, Hawkins recoil pad, checkered splintered fore-end with Schnable ebony tip insert with each bbl. First Set: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.021. Drop at heel:2-1/8″, drop at comb:1-7/16″. Weight: 7lbs. 1oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Second Set: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.040. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel:2-1/8″, drop at comb:1 7/16″. Weight: 6lbs. 15oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Gun is accompanied with a vintage, hand-tooled, leather two bbl case. One side has pointing dog with bold foliate scrolls. The other side is basket weave. CONDITION: Fine+. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear, some minor nicks and dings and rub mark on bottom from fore-end. Receiver has 30%t orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, balance thinning and blending with silver patina. Trigger guard is a silver patina. Stock is sound with sharp, crisp checkering, a few small handling marks, and retains a professional refreshed finish. Fore-ends are sound with sharp, crisp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains a refreshed finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors, and bright shiny bores in all bbls. Case shows considerable scuffing and missing its carrying strap. 4-42031 BDT237 (14,500-19,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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