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1415
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$7,187.50
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*DESIRABLE A.H. FOX CE GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 303006. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, matted tapered concave rib with sgl brass sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD/FULL chokes, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Top of right bbl is marked “Chromox Fluid Compressed Steel” and left “Made by A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa. U.S.A.” Breach end of bbls have 1-1/2″ wedge of scroll engraving. The C grade receiver is engraved with foliate scroll and oval with “Ansley H. Fox” with 2 quail on left side and 2 snipe on right side, circle with setter on bottom center and scroll engraving on triggerplate around screw. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip with long tang triggerguard, and 1/2″ brown Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Checkered splinter forend with ebony tipped insert. Bore diameter: left – .662, right – .662. Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .042. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine, bbls retain virtually all of a very fine restored blue finish, there are a couple of minor nicks at muzzle of right bbl, 2 holes filled in lower rib from sling swivel, and a shallow rust spot about 3″ from muzzle on left bbl. Receiver retains 90% bright orig case colors, blending with silver across bottom. Triggerguard retains all of the fine quality restored blue finish. Stock is solid with good checkering and a professional repair of a break through the wrist area. There is a small filled chip behind top tang. Toe line 4″ from butt has a professionally plugged hole from sling swivel. A few minor nicks in comb and light handling marks and a professionally restored oil finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains virtually all of a professionally restored hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. 4-38502 BDT48 (6,500-9,000)
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. |