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Fox Sterlingworth 16 Gauge – 28”, PHILLY, GROUSE GUN, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101291365 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Sterlingworth - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
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 1918, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Cyl/IC, LOP 14", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 353879
Ansley H. Fox got it right when he designed the Fox 16ga. 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, sn353879 made in 1918, 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 38 thousandths, and the chambers have been lengthened to 2 ¾” and the forcing cones tapered to a 1 ½” length. Extending the chambers and forcing cones makes the gun shoot with less felt recoil by a very noticeable amount, and the gun patterns better as the transition from the chamber to the bore diameter is more gradual causing less deformed pellets which fly outside the pattern. The action retains 60% factory case color, perfect screws, excellent mechanic, and crisp double triggers, The stock maintains the original length of pull to the factory buttplate. The flat top checkering is superb and is factory, and the wood to metal fit is tight. The wood has better than average figure for a Sterlingworth and the finish is excellent with no major dings or marks. This gun was made at one of the peak periods in the Philadelphia Fox gun company, as they were making money at that time. 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. A lot of the Sterlingworth guns you find have too much drop for the average gunner to shoot well, most with 3” of drop at heel. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL FIND AS IT HAS GREAT STOCK DIMENSIONS OF 14 X 2 5/8 X 1 ½ X NEUTRAL CAST. It ready for the upcoming season’s upland game and clay targets. The chokes are Cylinder/IC making for the ultimate grouse gun and upland gun for shooting over pointing dogs. Fox guns like this are a great investment opportunity. What a great find at 6 1/4lbs. with 28” barrels! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .000/.010 Cyl/IC
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: .665/.663
Wall Thickness: .040/.038
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 3/4" w/long cones
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 60% FACTORY
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear
Trigger Type: double
Trigger Guard Color: 70%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: excellent
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