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Fox Sterlingworth 16 Gauge – 28”, 2 3/4” CHAMBERS, VFI CERTIFIED, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102055449 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: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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 1931, 16 Gauge, 6lb 5oz, Chokes .015/.026 LM/F, LOP 14", DAH 2 11/16", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 368234
THE A.H. FOX 16 GAUGE STERLINGWORTH---THE BEST VALUE IN THE VINTAGE AMERICAN DOUBLEGUN WORLD, BAR NONE! Why such a bold claim? First, all A.H. Fox 16-gauge guns are built on the 20-gauge frame, providing light weight, superbly balanced guns that outshine the other American makers. The Fox 16ga. gun typically weighs from 5 ¾ lbs. to 6 1/4lbs. If you examine Parker, L.C. Smith, Ithaca, Lefever, or Winchester Model 21 guns in 16ga. they typically weigh at least a 1/2lb. heavier. Second, 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 mechanism is reliable, the locking mechanism simple and efficient, the barrels and action made of the finest steels of its time, and the handling dynamics of the gun is superb. Third, 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? Condition is important. Many of the Sterlingworth guns were used hard and not well maintained. 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, and on most guns, we strip the actions to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic clean and scrub all parts to shiny metal, inspect all parts for integrity and function, make any replacements or repairs necessary, lubricate and reassemble, providing VFI CERTIFIED GUNS, a $275 service in our shop. VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field. NONE OF THE OTHER SELLERS PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. Additionally, most of the early American 16ga. guns were short chambered for 2 9/16” shells. PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, TO FIND 2 ½” 16GA. SHELLS TO PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARREL WALL THICKNESS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER, AND WHENEVER IT IS SAFE, HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” FIELD LOADS THROUGH OUR GUNS. This is a $360 service in our shop. Modern chambers and long forcing cones makes for safe shooting with softer recoil and better patterns, which benefit the shooter and preserve the integrity of these fine older doubleguns. Other important factors are 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 an upland gun you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads. This gun, sn368234 built in 1931 with all Philly parts and characteristics, is a great example of a gun you SHOULD BUY, as it is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WE HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS AND FORCING CONES TO SHOOT MODERN AMMO, and the gun is in awesome original condition. See specifications below for details. The 28” #3 weight barrels are choked LM/F (perhaps the best field chokes of all) with excellent bores, tight on the breech face, tight ribs, excellent screws, and the modern shooting dimensions of the stock are very hard to find in a Sterlingworth. Most have too much drop at heel to shoot well. Plus, this stock has not been cut and a pad added. It is a “buttplate gun”, which is what most prefer. Considering we have gone through the entire gun, cleaned and lubricated, and made her able to safely shoot modern shells, a $635 service cost in our shop, this gun is priced very well and is affordable to most. Just in time for the upcoming bird seasons, don’t hesitate on this one. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 28" #3wt
Chokes: .015/.026 Light Modified/Full
Bores: Excellent
Bore Diameter: .662/.654
Wall Thickness: .032/.036
% Blue: 92% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4 with long cones
Ribs: Solid
Sights: Silver front
Action: Tight centered
Ejectors or Extractors: Extractors
Receiver Condition: 35% Faded factory
Screws: Excellent
Engraving: Clear
Trigger Type: Double crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 70% Factory
Stock Type: Capped pistol grip/splinter; nice figure
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 11/16"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: Neutral
Checkering Condition: Excellent
Butt Treatment: Black 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 $80.00 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: 16 Gauge