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A.H. Philly Fox Sterlingworth "Pin Gun" Model 1911: refurbished - great wood
Guns International #: 100896408 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Sterlingworth - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: BJL1234
Member Since: 4/6/17
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays all Shipping costs(TBD by shipping address) in addition to the $ cost of items listed.
Payment Types Accepted: US Postal Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
A.H. Philly Fox Sterlingworth "Pin Gun" Model 1911: refurbished - great wood
Presented for sale is my fine 12 GA Sterlingworth Pin Gun - a great upgraded example of the fine materials and workmanship that Fox used in this early era.
Fox collectors call this the "Pin Gun" after the recessed hinge pinhead similar to that on Parker Guns. Produced for only for two years, it's an uncommon gun that modern owners like to upgrade. This Sterlingworth Model 1911 was built in 1912 with sn54263, and has the same high quality production as the premium Fox grades. It uses the solid Kremer & Fox patented forearm spring-snap lock that prevents the action from loosening: keeping the action tight through many years of use.
I originally purchased with the intention of an expert refurbishing. The butt-stock & forearm & are well restocked to nice dimensions from one selected blank of figured & marbled walnut that shows a great understated beauty. The action and Full/Full bores have been kept at factory original, with the action showing nice residual case coloring & engraving for a gun of this era. Checkering is well done, crisp; and all numbers match.
This shotgun is in very good mechanical condition. The action locks up tight & on-face, and the triggers are crisp. The 30" barrels have been professionally re-blacked and have excellent bores. The chambers have been lengthened to 2 ¾" & the forcing cones elongated. Cast is neutral with dimensions made to fit the modern shooter.
The gun is well balanced, and I like it's handling for shooting both in field and at clays. The Full/Full factory choking allows you the metal to have the gun chokes opened to your preferred shooting needs.
My $1600.00 gun price is well below my costs for the original gun and refurbishing. I am selling at great value for a prompt sale.
Standard non-shooting 3-day inspection applies, but if returned the returnee would pay shipping back to my FFL. The pictures I provide are very detailed to show the gun's true condition and if you have questions, please ask.
The gun will ship insured to a lower 48 FFL for an additional $60 buyer cost or $1660.00 total. If you would like an included good-condition case(SKB felt-lined breakdown doublegun style), I will FFL ship the gun in the SKB case for a total cost to you of $1700.00. I will accept personal check, certified funds or money order: but the gun will not ship until the funds have cleared.
Barrel Length: 30" Weight: 7#
Chokes: As original - Full/Full
Bores: very good, mirror-like
% Barrel Black: 95-99%
Chambers: 2 3/4" with long forcing cones
Ribs: tight
Sights: single metal bead
Action: tight, as new on-face Top Lever: 1/8" to left
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Action Case Color: Estimated 15% overall; 60%+ on the action flats
Screws: factory, very good
Engraving: factory with slight wearing at some locations
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: factory at 80%+
Stock-
Wood Type/Style: Select figured & marbled; Air-dried(15 years) California Black Walnut; upgraded splinter for-end; factory type pistol grip.
LOP: 14 1/2"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Stock Cast: 0", Neutral
Checkering Condition: very good
Butt Treatment: Factory-styled
SOLD
Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Philadelphia
Model: Sterlingworth "Pin Gun" - Upgraded wood.
Serial Number: 54263
Bore: 12
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Extractors only
Condition: Excellant: Upgraded Wood, Re-Blacked Barrels
Metal Condition: Action Tight; Bores bright, shiny; Original Action with mild-moderate case-coloring
Wood Condition: Outstanding
Bore Condition: Excellant
Barrels: Original 30" Excellent condition - 98% condition with professional re-backening
Barrel Type: Sterlingworth Fluid Compressed Steel
Action: Tight, on-face
Triggers: crisp
Gauge Info: 12 GA
Stock: New Wood, Factory styled pistol grip
Stock Dimensions:
14 1/2" LOP; 2 1/2" Drop at Heel; 1 5/8" Drop at Comb; 0" Cast
Stock Drop: 2 1/2" Drop at Heel; 1 5/8" Drop at Comb;
Stock Comb: 1 5/8" drop Comb
Stock Heel: 2 1/2" drop heel
Stock Cast: Neutral, 0
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Factory Original
LOP: 14 1/2
Rib: Tight, Original finish with swamped middle portion
Finish: Excellent
Weight: 7#, 0 ounces
Sights: Single Metal bead
Manufacture Date: 1912
Chokes: Factory
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: Full
Engraving: Original with slight wearing at a few locations
Extras: None
Case: If desired, SKB double-gun breakdown type: an addition $100 cost inclusive of shipping
Item Location: North Carolin