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Lot 61
RARE A.H. FOX BE GRADE 20 GAUGE
Sold
$4,560
Starting Bid: $2,000
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Live Auction
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session One
Live bidding began Sep 11, 2023 at 10 AM EDT
Description
SN. 201245. Cal. 20 ga. Made with 26” Chromox Fluid Steel brls, 2-1/2” chambers, that have matted concave top rib with small brass front bead. Tops of brls stamped “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right, “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. USA.” on left. Breech ends of brls with light scroll engraved and brl flats stamped with SN, grade, and gauge stamps. Slim splinter forearm checkered in point pattern at grip and has lightly engraved Deeley latch release and iron. The boxlock receiver is near full coverage shaded vine scroll engraved and has two flying quail in mountain scene on bottom of frame. Makers name in banner on both sides. The blued trigger guard with vacant oval on bow and SN at tang. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The capped pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels and is checkered through the wrist and terminates with a lined HRBP. A very seldom scene Fox which frequently eludes collectors. WEIGHT: 5lbs. 12oz. Min. Wall Thickness: .026(Both). Bore Diameter: .617(Rt) .615(L). Bore Restriction: .009(Rt) .028(L). DAC: 1-11/16". DAH: 2-3/4". LOP: 14-1/4".
Condition
Very good as partially restored. Brls retain nearly all of a restored rust blue. Engraving has thinned at breech ends and brls show some evidence of pitting underneath the restored blue. Forearm is very good and appears sound with original finish. Frame has toned mostly gray/brown with a few hints of original color remaining. Buttstock is excellent as restored long ago with evidence of a small repair towards top left corner of frame, otherwise appears mostly sound. Grip cap and buttplate are professionally replacements. Trigger guard has drifted to gray/brown. Bores with orange peel, right bore with more significant pitting starting 6” from the muzzle. Gun remains on face with top lever resting at center. C&R.