Fox A Grade 20 Gauge SxS - EARLY STYLE ENGRAVING, FIRST YEAR MADE!
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Category: Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

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Verified Seller
Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 243
Total Number of Listings: 6145
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)



Description:
Fox A Grade 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun
EARLY STYLE ENGRAVING, FIRST YEAR MADE!

General Specs: Fox, Year 1913, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 10oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 200222

Ansley H. Fox came out with what most believe to be the best proportioned 20ga. gun made in America late in 1912 when they announced the availability of their new 16 and 20 gauge guns, both made on a 20 gauge frame.  The first full year of production was 1913 and the serial number range began at 200,000.    The early A Grade pattern was a simple scroll pattern in English style.  The first few hundred small bore graded Fox guns got early A style engraving, and then came William Gough and in 1913 and changed it all.  All A Grades from then on had the more familiar style deep vine and foliate type engraving.  This gun, sn200222 made in 1913 is one of a small handful of 20ga. A Grade Fox guns you will ever see with early A engraving.  Most Fox enthusiasts are aware that the early guns seemed to be made with a little more care than the later guns as well, with smooth polished parts, a little nicer wood, and a better fit and finish in general than the later guns.  You will notice these features on this gun, weighing 5lbs. 10oz. and balanced perfectly with its 26" Krupp steel barrels, nicely figured fiddle back wood, and excellent checkering and wood to metal fit.  For the Fox enthusiast finding an early A Grade small bore is a rare chance to add a fine little 20ga. to their collection.  For the avid upland game chaser that loves the romance of the vintage side by side, this is a nicely balanced, lightweight, well made gun that will appreciate in value as you enjoy its use. 

Barrels

Barrel Length: 26" #3wt.
Chokes: .008/.015  IC/M
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .618/.617
Wall Thickness: .027/.028
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double ivory, mid

Action

Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractor
Case Color: 50% tarnished
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear early style rare
Trigger Type: double
Trigger Guard Color: 10%

Stock

Type: 1/2 round pistol grip/splinter forend/ fiddleback figure
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 1/8"off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: Silvers new

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
 
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes