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Cased and Engraved A.H. Fox AE Grade Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Cased and Engraved A.H. Fox AE Grade Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun
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Cased and Engraved A.H. Fox AE Grade Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun

This example was manufactured circa 1924. The receiver has the late style floral scroll engraving. There is a spiral engraved on the ends of the hinge pin and a decorative pattern on the trigger guard. The barrels have a single steel bead sight, are choked .011/.029 and have 2 1/2 inch chambers with ejectors. The bottom of both barrels are stamped with a "4". Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with serrated hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. With a leather covered takedown hardcase with "J L E B" embossed in black on the lid, a nickel plated oiler, two nickel plated snap caps, a horn handled screwdriver, pull through cleaning kit in a pouch and the original hang tag that matches everything except the gauge.

Manufacture: Fox A H
Model: Ae
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 302294

Very fine, the barrels and trigger guard retain 98% of the original blue finish with a few scattered minor scratches and light dings. The casehardened components retain 85% of the original case colors with a silvery patina on the balance. There is a small import mark on the water table. The revarnished wood is fine with a 1/2 inch hairline crack at the bottom rear of the forearm, some filler putty between the forearm and the knuckle, and scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically fine with the ejectors not working correctly.