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Fox BE 16 Gauge SxS - RARE GUN, 1 of 186 ENGLISH STOCK, SST, 5 3/4LBS.!
Guns International #: 100705855 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Fox BE 16 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
RARE GUN, 1 OF 186, ENGLISH STOCK, SST, 5 3/4LBS.!
General Specs: Fox, Year 1914, 16 Gauge, 5lbs 12oz, SxS
Serial Number: 300438
I am a collector of Fox shotguns. Simply put, I favor them over all other Classic American Doubles. You will see the word “RARE” used by guys trying to sell their guns. Most of the time it is simply a word. The B Grade Fox small bore, cataloged for only 6 years, is one that indeed is “RARE”. Small bore guns were not produced until 1912, and the B Grade was discontinued in the catalog offerings in 1918, with only 186 ever produced. When you estimate that 15% may have left planet Earth due to damage and loss, there are likely only 160 or so in existence. Of the 160 remaining, only about 80 have ejectors, and less than 20 or so have English style stocks and SST. There could not have been a dozen made in this configuration. THAT IS RARE! In all the years spent and all the laps around the country that I have done in search of quality American double shotguns, I have only seen about a dozen B Grade 16ga. guns. This gun, sn300438 made in 1914, is a gorgeous BE. The restored bone and charcoal case color is perfect FOX colors in appearance, the 98% barrel blue is factory original, the screws are perfect, and the wood finish is restored to perfection. The wood to metal fit and checkering are excellent as well. Weighing 5 3/4lbs. (as a 16ga.!!!) and balanced perfectly in hand, it is the epitome of a fine handling bird gun. The 14 1/4" LOP to a butt plate is measured from the Fox/Kautzky SST in the rear position, making it a long length of pull. If you are a tall guy, we can add a pad and give you 15" LOP to a rear trigger! With mirror bright bores, 26" Krupp steel barrels choked IC/M, this is the perfect upland and vintage clays gun. The shooting public has fallen in love with the Fox 16, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 5 3/4lb. BE Fox with these features and a gun sure to go up in value. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .010/.020 IC/M
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .668/.668
Wall Thickness: .026 both
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 9/16"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single ivory
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 100% restored
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear sharp late style
Trigger Type: fox/kautzky single selective trigger
Trigger Guard Color: 40% greyish
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend
LOP: 14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: factory plate
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!
Join us at the 14th ANNUAL NORTHEAST SIDE X SIDE CLASSIC, Thursday June 2 - Saturday June 4 2016 in FRIENDSVILLE, PA at HAUSMANN'S HIDDEN HOLLOW SPORTING CLAYS.
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 $110.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes