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Fox Sterlingworth 12 Gauge – VINTAGE FIREARMS
Guns International #: 101053112 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Sterlingworth - Fox Shotguns
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 Sterlingworth 12 Gauge Shotgun
CONSECUTIVE PAIR, HINGE PIN FRAMES, EJECTORS, CASED!
General Specs: Fox, Year 1911, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 9oz ; 7lbs 12oz, SxS
Serial Number: 60047 / 60048
**We will show the specs for both guns 60047 ; 60048
**We will show photos mainly for Fox 60047 , but please email us for the full round of photos on both guns!
The marketplace has evolved over the last decade where the “purist collector” has been giving way to the “collector/shooter”. The essential difference it that today we shoot our Fox guns, many purist collectors admire them only. The more practical collector/shooters often look at the Fox Sterlingworths as their first gun, and that is very wise as the Sterlingworth is the same high-quality gun as the A.H. Fox high grade gun internally and mechanically, just less decoration. Sterlingworth 12ga. guns are prolific, with tens of thousands made and over 100 to choose from for sale at any one time. So how do you choose what to buy as a Fox enthusiast that likes to shoot? Many look for valuable but less often seen features. Few Sterlingworth guns had ejectors, and many shooters want them, so that enters in to the search. Sterlingworth 12ga. guns produced during the first 2 years of production had exposed hinge pins much like the Parker frames always have and were referred to as “pin guns” in the Fox crowd. Few were made so the Pin Guns become a focus for some. Additionally, the 1910 to 1912 guns were finished to a higher degree as Ansley H. Fox was still at the helm. So…hinge pin guns with ejectors are a very hard gun to find. Now, how about a pair of consecutively numbered ejector Sterlingworth Pin Guns? That would be a true focus for the collector and the shooter, as the opportunity to find such a pair will likely happen only one time…this time. We have here Sterlingworth 12ga. ejector pin guns serial numbers 60047 and 60048 built in 1912, both with 30” barrels, straight stocks with the same dimensions, both mechanically excellent and ready to hunt or compete in the clays games. We are not British, so having two identically choked guns is not useful here in the States. The owner of the guns smartly choked one gun Cyl/Skeet for the close-in game, and the other set IM/F for sporting clays, trap, and heavier game at a distance. Both guns are sound and similar in condition. The guns were restocked to be the same modern shooting dimensions with nicely figured European walnut. The guns are cased in a motor style case that is custom fit to the guns. The specifications are laid out in the tables below. Here is your opportunity to own a very desirable set of Fox guns set up for all your 12 bore shooting needs, consecutively numbered with ejectors and matching stock dimensions. It won’t be seen again so don’t miss your opportunity to own this value priced pair of Fox guns! Keep in mind that our full service gunsmithing department can restore any or all parts of these guns to your desires within a short period of time from purchase. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: Cyl/sk .000/.003 ; .015/.035 LM/F
Bores: very good
Bore Diameter: .728/.722 ; .722/.722
Wall Thickness: .035/.035 ; .036/.037
% Blue: 80% factory ; 90% blue
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: TIGHT, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 70% patina'd
Screws: excellent
Engraving: sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 40% factory ; 80% blue
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 3/8" ; 1 5/16"
Checkering Condition: perfect 22lpi
Butt Treatment: factory plate
Other
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: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
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! 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