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Fox Sterlingworth 16 Gauge – 95%, PHILLY, 6 1/4LBS 30” BARRELS, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101190509 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 1927, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 4oz, Chokes M/F, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 3/4"
Serial Number: 362476
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 fine Fox, sn362476 made in 1927, WAS BUILT WITH HIGHLY DESIRABLE 30” NUMBER 3 WEIGHT BARRELS AND remains in factory original, unmolested condition with 98% barrel blue, most all the original wood finish, and about 85% VIVID BOLD FACTORY CASE COLOR, perfect screws, and not a split or crack anywhere. The bores are excellent, the 30” M/F barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun and the ribs are tight. The chambers have been lengthened to 2 ¾” and the forcing cones have been lengthened to a 1 ½” taper (a $250 service) which will noticeably soften felt recoil to you and the gun’s stock while providing better patterns because of fewer deformed pellets. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. We stripped the action to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned the action and parts to bare clean metal, inspected all for function and integrity, then properly lubricated and reassembled the gun. This is a service that costs $275 in our shop. Most of these old guns have never been cleaned or haven’t been cleaned in decades, the old oil is dried like varnish, and there is debris and rust inside most of them. Not having to worry about the interior of the action is a valuable service we perform on most of the guns we sell. Who else does that, especially with a 90-day mechanical warranty? This gun has a lot going for it, including a full length stock to a factory buttplate, a Philly made gun, and a ton of original condition. At 6lbs. 4oz. and balanced to perfection, it is a delightfully nimble shotgun that is fast to shoulder. This gun is perfect for carrying over hill and dale after your favorite upland game and will do well at your vintage clays games as well. IT IS EXTREMELY RARE TO FIND A 30” BARRELED 16GA. THAT IS THIS LIGHT! You will not likely see another like it…ever! If you look over the photos well and consider the details written here and below in our specifications, you will find this Sterlingworth to be the best buy available today. Don’t hesitate as guns like this sell quickly. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" #3wt
Chokes: M/F .020/.031
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .662/.661
Wall Thickness: .032/.033
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" w/long cones
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 85% vivid, bold, factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 96% factory charcoal blue
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent, 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