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Fox CE 12 Gauge – 75% CASE COLOR, NICE! vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101147733 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:
Fox CE 12 Gauge – 75% CASE COLOR, NICE! vintage firearms inc
Description:
Fox CE 12 Gauge Side-by-Side
75% CASE COLOR, NICE!
General Specs: Fox, Year 1917, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 3oz, SxS
Serial Number: 23261
The C Grade Fox is considered by most to be one of the most handsome of the A.H. Fox Graded guns, with its finely cut English scroll, game scene engraving, and nicely engraved trigger guard. The C Grade shipped with European walnut figured well on both sides of the stock and was the first level of decoration that is considered a high-grade Fox. This Philly made Fox CE, sn23261 made in 1917, is a gorgeous example of the grade, and has completely original, untouched, factory finishes with 75% fading case color, 95% factory barrel blue, 98% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, perfect screws and wood-to-metal fit…just an honest, as found, original Fox. It still has evidence of the factory jeweling or “strike marks” on the breech face of the barrels. These untouched guns are becoming very hard to find, as many of us (me included) like to reblue the barrels and restore the wood to make them look nice. We are leaving this gun as we have found her for those that like them original. We have 3 gunsmiths and for those that want a gun without use and handling marks on the wood or barrels, we can provide those services for any customer without any waiting in line. The wood on this Fox is very nicely figured, with no cracks or repairs, and retains the same full length of pull to the original butt plate as the day it left the factory. This is the kind of wood that bends very easily, so if you want a higher drop at heel that can be easily achieved within 10 days of purchase. The 30” #2 weight Krupp Steel barrels are in prime condition, with mirror bores and just a few handling marks. The tight IM/F chokes are perfect for your late season upland birds, waterfowl, or your spring turkey hunts. Utilize the RST spreader loads and you essentially end up shooting IC/M choke patterns for real versatility in the field or on the sporting clays range. The barrels are tight on the breech face and hinge pin like a new gun with the lever well right of center. THE ENGRAVING ON THIS GUN IS EXEMPLARY OF THE FINEST ERA OF FOX ENGRAVERS, MUCH MORE DETAILED THAN MOST YOU WILL SEE. It is almost certain that the engraving on this gun was executed by none other than the famed Joseph Loy, as the line engraving to the left and right of the circle vignette on the bottom of the frame represents what many believe are Joseph Loy’s stylized initials. What a fine example of a well-cared-for Philly Fox with no issues and ready to go afield or to the gun club. The Fox guns have steadily gone up in price and are not yet on par with the Parker guns, so they will continue to go up in value as you enjoy their use…a great investment opportunity and a better gun than modern guns of today. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" #2 weight Krupp
Chokes: .027/.040 IM/F
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .731/.730
Wall Thickness: .033/.034
% Blue: 94% factory
Chambers: 2 5/8"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 75% fading factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: sharp, superior
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory
Stock
Type: 1/2 round/splinter forend; nice figured European walnut
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 3"
DAC: 1 11/16"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: factory 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!
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 $55.00 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