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Fox Sterlingworth 12 Gauge – PIN GUN, EJECTORS, 30” #1 WEIGHT BARRELS, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101988992 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - Sterlingworth - 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: 173
Total Number of Listings: 5132
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 1911, 12 Gauge, 7lb 6oz, Chokes .038/ .034 F/F, LOP 14 3/16", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 59148
THE A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH---THE BEST VALUE IN THE VINTAGE AMERICAN DOUBLEGUN WORLD, BAR NONE! Why such a bold claim? First, the Fox Sterlingworth is the same gun mechanically as all other grades of the A.H. Fox gun, having the fewest parts and smallest action of any of its competitors. The Fox gun is reliable, the locking mechanism simple and efficient, the barrels and action made of the finest steels of its time, the wood finely fitted to the action, checkering well cut, and the balance and handling dynamics of the gun was superb. Second, because they made a lot of them, the price is very affordable. With so many of them out there, how do you know which one to buy? IT IS EASY TO BUY THE WRONG GUN WITH COSTLY ISSUES. At Vintage Firearms, Inc. (VFI) we inspect each gun before purchase, our 4 gunsmiths clean and service each gun as needed. Other important factors are uniqueness of features, condition of the metal, screws, wood, and bores. We provide the most comprehensive photography and specifications in the marketplace, information that allows you to make a good choice. Just remember, nowhere is it more apparent than in the gun world…you get what you pay for! If you want a vintage doublegun you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available shotgun shells. Few Sterlingworth guns had ejectors, and many shooters want them, so that enters into the search. Sterlingworth 12ga. guns produced during the first 2 years of production had exposed hinge pins much like the Parker frames and were referred to as “pin guns” in the Fox crowd. Few were made so Pin Guns become a focus for some. Additionally, the 1910 to 1912 guns were finished to a higher degree as Ansley H. Fox was still at the helm. So…hinge pin guns with ejectors are a very hard gun to find. This early Sterlingworth, sn59148 built in 1911, has many interesting and desirable features. It is a second year Sterlingworth with the exposed, Parker-like hinge pin, AND IT HAS HARD TO FIND EJECTORS. This gun has been well cared for over the 110 years of existence, and has the heaviest #1 weight barrels, 30” long with 2 ¾” chambers and full/full chokes and great shiny bores. The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and the breech face, ribs are tight, triggers crisp, ejectors strong and well-timed, everything in excellent working order. This gun has seen field use and you won’t worry about taking this fine Sterlingworth in the field for turkey, waterfowl, doves, crows, or any other quarry where tight chokes and heavy barrels make sense. The stock dimensions are very shootable for most, and there are no cracks or repairs. Think of this gun as the “poor man’s Super Fox” as it will throw very tight patterns beyond 60 yards with heavy loads to 1 3/8oz. We have priced this gun very well for an ejector Fox with #1 weight barrels, so don’t miss out on this one. Call now and make it yours for the upcoming dove season. You will be amazed at how deadly a tight-choked Fox is even out at 60 yards! Thanks for looking.
Barrel Length: 30'' # 1 WT
Chokes: .038/ .034 F/F
Bores: Great bore
Bore Diameter: .729/ .736
Wall Thickness: .035/ .038
% Blue: 97%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: Tight
Sights: Front silver bead
Action: Tight centered
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejector-timed
Receiver Condition: 80% Factory
Screws: Excellent
Engraving: Clear
Trigger Type: Double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: Mostly grey/silver
Stock Type: Capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP: 14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: Neutral
Checkering Condition: Very good+
Butt Treatment: Fox factory plate
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $75.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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.
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge