*RARE A.H. FOX XE GRADE 32″ SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*RARE A.H. FOX XE GRADE 32″ SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 21767. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Krupp Fluid Steel bbls with tapered, matted, concave rib with dual ivory sighting beads, chambers lengthened to 3″, choked FULL / FULL, sgl selective trigger & ejectors. Top of right bbl marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and left bbl “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.”. Chambers have 1-3/4″ wedge of relief-engraved oak leaf & vine scroll. The X grade receiver is engraved with bold oak leaf pattern; oval on left side with “Ansley H. Fox” & 2 flying ducks, and 2 flying quail on right. Oval on bottom has drooped-head fox in wooded scene. Trigger plate & bow of trigger guard are in bold oak leaf scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip, Hawkins recoil pad & full-checkered later-style beavertail forend. Factory records indicate the gun was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch on Dec. 29, 1915 as a 32″ XE choked Full/Full and fitted with a straight hand stock and recoil pad. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Extremely fine from a factory quality restoration, possibly Savage Arms. Bbls retain 98-99% blue with slight rub mark from forend & a few minor light nicks & scratches. Receiver & trigger guard retain virtually all of their dark vibrant case colors. Stock is sound with minor fine handling marks & a couple of dried grain cracks, retaining most of its oil finish. There is a reinforcing dowel hidden in the checkering of the side panels bolstering a hairline crack running from receiver to border of checkering on left side panel. Forend is sound with good checkering & 1 or 2 small dents, retaining most of its finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & bright shiny bores. 4-35354 BDT192 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1441	$10,350.00	RARE A.H. FOX XE GRADE 32″ SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 21767. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Krupp Fluid Steel bbls with tapered, matted, concave rib with dual ivory sighting beads, chambers lengthened to 3″, choked FULL / FULL, sgl selective trigger & ejectors. Top of right bbl marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and left bbl “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.”. Chambers have 1-3/4″ wedge of relief-engraved oak leaf & vine scroll. The X grade receiver is engraved with bold oak leaf pattern; oval on left side with “Ansley H. Fox” & 2 flying ducks, and 2 flying quail on right. Oval on bottom has drooped-head fox in wooded scene. Trigger plate & bow of trigger guard are in bold oak leaf scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip, Hawkins recoil pad & full-checkered later-style beavertail forend. Factory records indicate the gun was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch on Dec. 29, 1915 as a 32″ XE choked Full/Full and fitted with a straight hand stock and recoil pad. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Extremely fine from a factory quality restoration, possibly Savage Arms. Bbls retain 98-99% blue with slight rub mark from forend & a few minor light nicks & scratches. Receiver & trigger guard retain virtually all of their dark vibrant case colors. Stock is sound with minor fine handling marks & a couple of dried grain cracks, retaining most of its oil finish. There is a reinforcing dowel hidden in the checkering of the side panels bolstering a hairline crack running from receiver to border of checkering on left side panel. Forend is sound with good checkering & 1 or 2 small dents, retaining most of its finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & bright shiny bores. 4-35354 BDT192 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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