*SAVAGE FOX AE GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*SAVAGE FOX AE GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 303720. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ and 28″ bbls, 26″ with matted tapered concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP CYL/MOD chokes. 28″ bbls matted tapered concave rib with sgl ivory sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD/FULL chokes. Both sets with ejectors and double triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked on right bbl “Special Alloy – Forged Steel” and on left “Savage Arms Corporation, Utica, N.Y. U.S.A. / Proof Tested – 16 gauge / 2-3/4 inch chamber”. The late style A grade receiver has floral scroll with stippled background. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with sculpted hard rubber grip cap, serrated hard rubber buttplate and checkered flat bottom beavertail forends for each bbl. Accompanied by a J.T. Callahan letter which confirms the gun as being shipped May 14th, 1940 as an AE 16ga w/ 28″ M/F bbls and PG stock w/ 14″ LOP, 2 3/4″ drop and weighing 6lb, 10 oz. The 26″ bbls and matching beavertail forends were likely added at a later date. 26″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .622, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .042. Drop at heel: 2-3/4, drop at comb: 1-5/8. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/4. 28″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8, drop at comb: 1-3/4. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/4. CONDITION: Fine, 26″ bbls retain nearly all of a fine restored blue finish with a few minor light scratches and minor rub mark from forend. 28″ bbls retain 95% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, a few minor scratches and some faint thinning in chamber area. Receiver retains 80% orig case colors, strong in protected areas and blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with a tiny chip behind top tang, a couple of minor nicks and dings and retains most of a lightly cleaned oil finish. Both forends are sound with some minor handling marks, good checkering and retain most of a thin coat of added oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety and strong ejectors, both sets of bbls have nice shiny bores. Overall, a very nice example of 1940 craftsmanship, and a dream in the field. 4-38400 BDT39 (8,000-10,000)

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.

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	1414	$0.00	SAVAGE FOX AE GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 303720. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ and 28″ bbls, 26″ with matted tapered concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP CYL/MOD chokes. 28″ bbls matted tapered concave rib with sgl ivory sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD/FULL chokes. Both sets with ejectors and double triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked on right bbl “Special Alloy – Forged Steel” and on left “Savage Arms Corporation, Utica, N.Y. U.S.A. / Proof Tested – 16 gauge / 2-3/4 inch chamber”. The late style A grade receiver has floral scroll with stippled background. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with sculpted hard rubber grip cap, serrated hard rubber buttplate and checkered flat bottom beavertail forends for each bbl. Accompanied by a J.T. Callahan letter which confirms the gun as being shipped May 14th, 1940 as an AE 16ga w/ 28″ M/F bbls and PG stock w/ 14″ LOP, 2 3/4″ drop and weighing 6lb, 10 oz. The 26″ bbls and matching beavertail forends were likely added at a later date. 26″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .622, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .042. Drop at heel: 2-3/4, drop at comb: 1-5/8. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/4. 28″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8, drop at comb: 1-3/4. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/4. CONDITION: Fine, 26″ bbls retain nearly all of a fine restored blue finish with a few minor light scratches and minor rub mark from forend. 28″ bbls retain 95% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, a few minor scratches and some faint thinning in chamber area. Receiver retains 80% orig case colors, strong in protected areas and blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with a tiny chip behind top tang, a couple of minor nicks and dings and retains most of a lightly cleaned oil finish. Both forends are sound with some minor handling marks, good checkering and retain most of a thin coat of added oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety and strong ejectors, both sets of bbls have nice shiny bores. Overall, a very nice example of 1940 craftsmanship, and a dream in the field. 4-38400 BDT39 (8,000-10,000) 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.

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