March 2010 Live Auction
Pre-Bidding Ends:
3/14/2010 11:45:00 AM
Live Floor and Internet Bidding Begins:
3/14/2010 12:00:00 PM
Lot #1362.
*Rare 20 Gauge A. H. Fox HE Grade Super-Fox Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
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| Description: |
Serial no. 202294, 20 ga., 32" Chromex steel barrels with matted concave extended rib, case hardened border engraved action with maker’s name on the sides, watertable marked with serial number, patent dates and: H. Barrel flats marked with serial number, Fox Proof and: H and Barrels not Guaranteed – See Tag. Ejectors, automatic safety, checkered half pistol grip stock of straight grain walnut, period leather faced recoil pad, round knob, checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-Edge style release.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.626/0.628". Chokes: 0.019/0.033" (Improved Modified/Full). Chambers: 2-3/4". Proof: Fox Proof. Minimum wall thickness: 0.043". Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13". Drop at comb: 1-5/8". Drop at heel: 2-3/4". Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds. 13 ounces. Note: According to A.H. Fox – The Finest Gun in the World by Michael McIntosh, number 202294 was shipped from the factory on February 16, 1931. It is one of 60 made.
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Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 96-98% bluing with most of the losses under the fore-end. Three small marks on the left barrel. Excellent bright bores. Slight staining at muzzle. Action shows 99% vivid case colors. Triggerguard shows 98% bluing with a very small area of light spotting. Breechface shows slight rings on right barrel, left side is very slight. Stock shows some light marks. Right side shows a number of light scratches. Fore-end shows a few light scratches and very small nicks. Fore-end iron and release show 98% vivid case colors. Sharp checkering.
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| Estimate: |
$13,000 - $16,000 |