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Finely Engraved Ansley H. Fox DE Grade Side by Side Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Finely Engraved Ansley H. Fox DE Grade Side by Side Shotgun
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Manufactured from 1905 to 1913. This example has two ivory bead sights on a matte rib, 2" long wedge of scroll engraving at the breech, "KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY" stamped on the top of the right barrel and "A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA" stamped on the top left barrel, with the underside of both barrels marked "-FLUID-STEEL-KRUPP ESSEN-". The barrels are numbered to the gun, with 2 3/4" chambers, chokes measuring full/full and ejectors. The water table has the patent dates, "DE" grade marking and the serial number. The casehardened frame features extensive scroll and floral engraving with "ANSLEY H. FOX" banners on each side and a setter on the underside. The scroll and floral engraving extends to the forearm hardware, trigger guard, break lever, and upper tang. Double triggers, tang mounted safety, and forearm numbered to gun. Round knob pistol grip stock with checkering on the forearm, stock flats, and grip area and serrated buttplate. LOP 14".
BBL: 30 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 2431D
Condition: The refinished barrels retain over 95% of the blue finish with some minor thinning with extensive pin point pitting and some minor muzzle wear. The trigger guard retains 20% blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The receiver retains traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is excellent with most of the varnish remaining and some minor dings and scratches. Overall the checkering is crisp.