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Fox Sterlingworth 16 Gauge – 28”, PHILLY, FACTORY 98%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101182850 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Fox Shotguns - Sterlingworth
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:
General Specs: Fox, Year 1914, 16 Gauge, 5lbs 13oz, Chokes SK/M, LOP 14", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 352204
Ansley H. Fox got it right when he designed the Fox 16ga. gun on the 20ga. receiver. Fox 16-gauge guns are invariably light and well balanced, much more so than other American makers of the day. Parker made a few of their 16’s on the “O” frame that was designed for their 20ga. gun, but they are far and few between and you pay a large premium when you find one. Most will agree the Fox Sterlingworth 16ga. is the best value for a small gauge American double gun in today's marketplace. This Fox, sn352204 made in 1914, is quite a find, as it has OUTSTANDING FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION, with 28” number 3 weight barrels retaining factory correct bore diameter, 98% factory blue, clear sharp lettering, minimum barrel wall thickness of 33 thousandths, and excellent bores. The action retains 99% FACTORY CASE COLOR, perfect screws, excellent mechanics, and crisp double triggers. The stock maintains the original length of pull to the factory buttplate and good stock dimensions. The flat top checkering is superb and is factory, and the wood to metal fit is tight. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. We stripped the action and forend to the smallest part, cleaned all in the Ultrasonic cleaner, inspected all parts for function and integrity, lubricated all properly, and reassembled, so we know this gun is good to go and hence the excellent warranty. A.H. Fox Gun Co. was making their best guns during the time period this gun was made. You will notice this in the workmanship of the gun. It is getting very difficult to find FACTORY ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED PHILLY FOX GUNS WITH NICE CONDITION, and this is one of the better ones you will see offered for sale. Weighing in at an incredible 5lbs. 13oz. and balanced perfectly between the hands, you can carry this gun all day long for your upland pursuits without the fatigue you would feel from other 16ga. guns built by any of the big 5 vintage American double gun makers of the day. It ready for the upcoming season’s upland game and clay targets. The chokes are Skeet and Modified, making for the ultimate upland bird gun and sporting clays gun. Fox guns like this are a great investment opportunity. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: SK/M factory .006/.020
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .660 both
Wall Thickness: .033 both
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 99% strong factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 98% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: superb, factory
Butt Treatment: factory plate
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 $45.00 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