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*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 359893. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, matted tapered concave rib with single silver sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers with lengthened forcing cones, MOD/FULL choke, extractors and double triggers. Top of right bbl is marked “Sterlingworth Fluid Compressed Steel” and left bbl “Made by A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa. U.S.A.” Receiver is engraved with zig-zag border and stamped “Sterlingworth” on each side. Mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, sculpted hard rubber grip cap, black vented AI Recoil pad and checkered splinter forend. Bore diameter: left – .660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .017. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .038. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, bbls retain 90-95% orig blue with some minor light nicks and scratches, thinning on sides near tip of forend and lightly thinning in chamber area. Receiver retains 75-80% original case colors, strong and bright on side and across top, blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with minor chip behind top tang, usual light minor handling marks and retains an open grain oil finish blended with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound and retains a fine open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety and nice shiny bores. 4-38503 BDT47 (2,000-2,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |