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A.H. Fox CE 12 Gauge - FACTORY LIVE BIRD GUN, 30" 30" KRUPP #1 WEIGHT
Guns International #: 100761379 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
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:
A.H. Fox CE 12 Gauge SxS
FACTORY LIVE BIRD GUN, 30" KRUPP #1 WEIGHT
General Specs: AH Fox, Year 1912, 12 Gauge, 8lbs 1oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 15226
This is an early 1912 Fox CE live bird gun sn15226. Most Fox enthusiasts are keenly aware that the finest Fox guns were made between 1906 and 1912 while Ansley H. Fox was still in charge and personally inspecting the guns before shipment. Even more significantly, special attention was paid to guns used on the competitive circuit shooting pigeons or trap targets as they could make a company famous if often found in the winner's circle. The shooting sports during this time period were prominent social events with newspapers and sporting journals tracking results of main events and reporting them nationwide. "Live Bird Guns" were guns without safeties designed specifically for these events and when a shooter ordered such a gun special attention was paid to the boring and choking of the gun so it would shoot exceptional, consistent patterns. The Fox live bird guns are deadly on pigeons or clays. The factory order card shows this gun with "NO SAFETY", straight grip, 30" barrels, and "extra nice gun". The bore diameter and chokes are unaltered since it left the factory. I have used live bird guns in the field over dogs by carrying it like a hammer gun afield...chambers loaded, action open with just a simple closing of the action as the dog gets birdy. This is a completely safe way to utilize this specialized target gun in the field should you so choose. The gun is still tight, bores are like mirrors, screws are clean. Just a very rare, special Fox at a very good price. Thanks for looking, and don't let this gun pass you by. It is a rare find!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" Krupp 1WT barrels
Chokes: .020/.026 M/IM factory chokes
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .726/.726
Wall Thickness: .036/.035
% Blue: mirror
Chambers: 2 3/4" w/long cones
Ribs: tight
Sights: double, ivory
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 10%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear, sharp, early style
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97%
Stock
Type: straight stock/splinter forend/ monte carlo butt
LOP: 15"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 13/16"
DAH: 2 1/4"/1 3/4" monte carlo
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: hawkins pad
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
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