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Engraved A.H. Fox CE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Engraved A.H. Fox CE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
Built from 1905 to 1946. 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked extra full and improved cylinder with ejectors. The barrels have wedges of scrollwork at the breech with the Fox address on the left barrel and "CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" on the right barrel. Single bead sight on a matte solid barrel rib. The water table has the three line patent date (1905-1912) marking. Scroll engraved casehardened box lock action with bird field scenes and "ANSLEY H FOX" on both sides, along with a bird dog on the underside. Automatic tang safety and single trigger with selector. Splinter forearm with ebony insert and checkered round knob pistol grip stock with replacement vented Jostam recoil pad and checkered stock flats. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 27430
Condition: Very fine. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish showing some thinning to a plum patina. The receiver retains 30% of the original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is excellent with a couple minor dings. The checkering is very crisp. Mechanically excellent.