*RARE A. H. FOX A GRADE CUTAWAY.

*RARE A. H. FOX A GRADE CUTAWAY. SN 449. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made by” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. This very unusual salesman’s demonstration piece has had typical A grade action milled away at strategic spots so that a prospective buyer could view the operation of all major component parts, except locking bolt. Gun can still be fired. Left side of action allows viewing of hammer with integral firing pin and its coil main spring, as well as sear engagement. Bottom of action is cutaway to view cocking arrangement. Lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip stock is cutaway on left side behind checkering of side panel, to allow viewing access to the safety and trigger/ sear interface. Right side of gun is unaltered. SN “449” is at grip. The factory work order card is missing for this gun, however, other known cutaways in this range are number 173, 432, and 473. The first two are “A” grades. No. 473 is a “B” grade. It appears another group was made a bit later with SNs 7531, 7540, 7552, and 7628 known. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvering and thinning overall from normal handling. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected, shows some evidence of being cleaned, and is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, darkened over the years with fine hand worn highlights from normal handling. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A very scarce early Fox gun. 4-46805 MGM232 (4,000-7,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2536	$4,600.00	RARE A. H. FOX A GRADE CUTAWAY. SN 449. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made by” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. This very unusual salesman’s demonstration piece has had typical A grade action milled away at strategic spots so that a prospective buyer could view the operation of all major component parts, except locking bolt. Gun can still be fired. Left side of action allows viewing of hammer with integral firing pin and its coil main spring, as well as sear engagement. Bottom of action is cutaway to view cocking arrangement. Lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip stock is cutaway on left side behind checkering of side panel, to allow viewing access to the safety and trigger/ sear interface. Right side of gun is unaltered. SN “449” is at grip. The factory work order card is missing for this gun, however, other known cutaways in this range are number 173, 432, and 473. The first two are “A” grades. No. 473 is a “B” grade. It appears another group was made a bit later with SNs 7531, 7540, 7552, and 7628 known. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvering and thinning overall from normal handling. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected, shows some evidence of being cleaned, and is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, darkened over the years with fine hand worn highlights from normal handling. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A very scarce early Fox gun. 4-46805 MGM232 (4,000-7,000) 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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