*VERY FINE A. H. FOX FE UPGRADE.

*VERY FINE A. H. FOX FE UPGRADE. SN 202385. (1924) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls have matted, concave rib with ivory mid and silver front beads, and are engraved “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and “A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U. S. A.” on tops. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3-1/4″ triangles of simple scroll with gold inlaid lightning bolts. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “20 GA”. Case hardened scallop-backed small frame action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut scroll with rose highlights, as background for gold inlays including a setter on left side, pointer on right, and grouse in circular vignette on bottom. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in gold inlaid scrolled ribands on each side. Four point gold inlaid devices are on top lever pivot and ends of hinge pin. A gold inlaid crenelated wire border surrounds roses on center of trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Consignor states that engraving is by Nickson. Very finely marbled European walnut semi-pistol grip round knob buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over engraved steel and nicely checkered skeleton butt. Fleur-di-lis checkering is on side panels, and at grip. Grip checkering has ribbons through pattern with double line border in typical Fox FE style. Consignor states that this is the work of noted gunmaker, Jack Haugh. Matching splinter ejector forend has large schnabeled horn inset tip, and Sterlingworth type friction release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 15-1/8″. Comes with brown leather covered case with locking plated closures marked Browning and FN. It is lined with green cloth with fuzzy faux fur in lid, and contains keys. PROVENANCE: G & H listing of this gun with asking price of $18750.00. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since upgrade, with only one or 2 minor marks on butt, and a small area at widows peak where wood has lifted. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. An exceptionally fine high quality upgrade, replicating this scarce Fox classic. 4-46061 MGM66 (9,000-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2532	$10,925.00	VERY FINE A. H. FOX FE UPGRADE. SN 202385. (1924) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls have matted, concave rib with ivory mid and silver front beads, and are engraved “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and “A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U. S. A.” on tops. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3-1/4″ triangles of simple scroll with gold inlaid lightning bolts. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “20 GA”. Case hardened scallop-backed small frame action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut scroll with rose highlights, as background for gold inlays including a setter on left side, pointer on right, and grouse in circular vignette on bottom. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in gold inlaid scrolled ribands on each side. Four point gold inlaid devices are on top lever pivot and ends of hinge pin. A gold inlaid crenelated wire border surrounds roses on center of trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Consignor states that engraving is by Nickson. Very finely marbled European walnut semi-pistol grip round knob buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over engraved steel and nicely checkered skeleton butt. Fleur-di-lis checkering is on side panels, and at grip. Grip checkering has ribbons through pattern with double line border in typical Fox FE style. Consignor states that this is the work of noted gunmaker, Jack Haugh. Matching splinter ejector forend has large schnabeled horn inset tip, and Sterlingworth type friction release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 15-1/8″. Comes with brown leather covered case with locking plated closures marked Browning and FN. It is lined with green cloth with fuzzy faux fur in lid, and contains keys. PROVENANCE: G & H listing of this gun with asking price of $18750.00. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since upgrade, with only one or 2 minor marks on butt, and a small area at widows peak where wood has lifted. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. An exceptionally fine high quality upgrade, replicating this scarce Fox classic. 4-46061 MGM66 (9,000-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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