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Fox XE 16 Gauge - FACTORY ORIGINAL, MINT CONDITION 1 OF 90 fox xe shotgun
Guns International #: 100966934 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 XE 16 Gauge Side-by-Side
FACTORY ORIGINAL, MINT CONDITION, 1 OF 90
General Specs: Fox, Year 1919, 16 Gauge, 5lbs 15oz, SxS
Serial Number: 300790
During the 20 years of a fanatical propensity to buy A.H. Fox guns of all grades and gauges for my personal collection and to assist my clients build their collections, the Fox XE 16ga. has been one of the most difficult to find. I have only seen 5 offered for sale in the last 10 years. This fine example could be the very best XE 16 on Mother Earth, as it has all original factory finishes retaining 99% case color, blue, and wood finish. Built in 1919, sn300790 is one of 90 factory-documented Fox XE guns built in 16ga., with only 79 of those the cherished Philly made guns. Some of these guns have disappeared as they fall out of boats, off car roofs, or get walled up in the attic somewhere, so it is likely there are less than 70 or so left in the world. Of the 70, few have much condition remaining, most have been significantly altered since leaving the factory, and none are being offered to the public for sale. The engraving on this gun is outstanding. I have examined this gun inside and out, and it is a near new, factory original gun. The case color on the frame and trigger guard is distinctly the A.H. Fox cyanide case color used in 1919 (most gun guys are unaware that Fox used cyanide on all of their guns after about 1915, as it does not look like the more commonly encountered Del Grego cyanide case colors), not to be duplicated by others. The barrels are factory blued. When you examine the order card you will notice it shows 3 ½” drop at heel, a dimension most could not shoot well, even in that era of “heads up” shooting. The butt stock has been replaced, but is factory work, as it has all the factory milling cuts and factory stamped serial number at the head of the stock. Custom stock makers cannot reproduce those characteristic markings I see only on factory original Fox guns. The dimensions are now very shootable and the gun remains classified as factory original. Weighing just 5lbs. 15oz. and balanced just perfectly in hand, you would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful A.H. Fox. This gun has it all…rarity, high grade, incredible factory original condition, desirable features and stock dimensions, perfect mechanics, mirror bores, gorgeous wood figure, perfect screws…an A.H. Fox gun for the advanced collector or avid shooter/collector. When you consider this is likely your only chance to own such a gun, it is a wise investment vehicle for your hard-earned funds at the price offered. Thanks for looking and don’t hesitate or she will be gone and hidden away for decades under ownership other than yours!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: IC/M
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .659/.659
Wall Thickness: .030 both
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double, ivory
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 98% case color
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/2"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/16"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: factory butt 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!
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 $250.00 We ship internationally! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)?
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