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*RARE A. H. FOX 20 GAUGE B GRADE GAME GUN. SN 200481. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with high, matted game rib are rolled “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila PA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “B”, “20 Ga”, and with Fox proof. Case hardened small action is engraved in typical “B” style with large scrolled acanthus and “Ansley H. Fox” in curved ribands on each side. A pair of quail are in flight on bottom of action. Professionally restocked in fine streaked English walnut by noted stocker Walter Kolouch. The round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Checkering on grip and side panels is in correct “B” grade style. Matching splinter forend has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue, silvered at muzzles, edges of rib, and at breeches, with some minor marks and spotting. Action retains 60% + orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom, high edges, and fences. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Finely made, correctly shaped and checkered buttstock retains virtually all of its very fine hand rubbed oil finish. Orig forend has matching finish over some minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny. The last 9″ of right bbl shows polishing marks. Action is tight. A nice handling lightweight Fox. Twenty gauge B Grade guns are quite scarce. 4-46840 MGM167 (7,000-9,000)
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. |