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Fox CE 12 Gauge – 32” LIVE BIRD GUN, 1912, SPECIAL ORDER, LIKE NEW, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101114534 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - Live Pigeon
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:
General Specs: Fox, Year 1912, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 14oz, F/F, LOP 14 3/16" rear trigger, DAH 2 1/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 11984
The C Grade Fox is considered to be one of the most handsome of the A.H. Fox Graded guns, with its finely cut English scroll and game scene engraving, European walnut stocks well figured on both sides, and was the first level of decoration considered a high-grade Fox. We get to see them often enough for sale on the internet, and most are guns that have lots of drop at the heel, poor restorations or repairs, short stocks, and are just so-so in the looks department. If you look long and hard you find a FOX CE THAT IS SOMETHING SPECIAL…AND THIS ONE IS EXCEPTIONAL! This Fox CE 12ga., sn11984 built in 1912, is a special-order gun with many unique features. The factory information tells us the gun was ordered without a safety, 32” heavy #1 weight barrels, F/F chokes, Silvers pad, and a straight-hand stock. It was obviously ordered by a serious shooter as a “live bird gun” as it has all the proper characteristics as noted above and stock dimensions of 2 1/8” drop at heel and 1 ½” drop at the nose of the comb, which are high stock dimensions for the era, meant to shoot rising birds. Purpose built live bird guns always received special attention at the factory, as the company’s reputation rode on the success of live bird champions and the publicity garnered from winning these “high-society” events. The barrels are over-bored to .738 bore diameter, much like the Super Fox. This was common for special order live bird guns from Fox and other makers as well. Additionally, the gun is stocked with exceptionally well figured French walnut with a VERY SPECIAL CHECKERING PATTERN YOU WILL LIKELY NOT SEE AGAIN. This is the original wood that came on the gun from the factory. I have been an avid Fox man for 25 years and this is the only original A.H. Fox I have seen with the arrowhead shaped drop points, special border layout, and fine 24 LPI checkering cut to perfection. We do see D Grade Fox guns with arrow head “flors” carved into the checkering, but not as drop points. The factory order card is very difficult to read, and we do not have the back of the card to see the notes, but this was a special built gun. The single selective trigger is not specifically mentioned but is surely factory original as the specified trigger pull is 3 ½ lbs. This refers to one trigger, not triggers, and there is not a second pull weight mentioned as there would be on two trigger guns. I have owned this gun since 2011 and have been personally involved with every aspect of the restoration. The entire gun is spotless inside and out, with perfect mechanics, screws, and wood finish. This is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, having been stripped to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned, all parts scrubbed and polished and inspected for function and integrity. All parts are properly lubricated, the barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face, the trigger functions to perfection with crisp trigger pulls. The bores are perfect, ribs are tight, and the engraving and lettering are sharp and clear. The Turnbull case colors and charcoal blued trigger guard are historically correct for the age of the gun. Not only is this a shooting machine, but it is one of the most stunningly beautiful A.H. Fox CE Grade guns you will ever lay your eyes on, looking new as it came from the factory. To have a Fox restored to this level costs well over $5000 and you would not see your gun for over a year. This gun is complete and ready to go right now. You will never have another opportunity to own such a special A.H. Fox live bird gun. Thanks for looking
Barrels
Barrel Length: 32"
Chokes: .045/.046 F/F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .738/.738
Wall Thickness: .036/.035
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 5/8"
Ribs: ring
Sights: ivory front, brass middle
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 100% Turnbulll restored
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend; gorgeous circassian
LOP: 14 3/16" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/8"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: arrow points, excellent; unique
Butt Treatment: new silvers
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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!
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 $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. 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