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Fox AE Grade 16 Gauge – FINEST FACTORY ORIGINAL FOX AVAILABLE, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102062176 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Fox Shotguns - 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 1932, 16 Gauge, 6lb 2oz, Chokes .009/ .030 IC/F, LOP 14 1/16", DAH 2 7/16", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 303258
Many reading this ad recognize that I have been an avid Fox enthusiast for 3 decades and have had thousands of Fox guns flow through my hands and have handled thousands of others. I know my Fox guns. Here we present a rare find that was hidden away here in Michigan, a Fox AE Grade 16ga., sn303258 built in 1932, that is very special in several ways. First, it is distinctly 98% FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION AND IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION AS WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY 90 YEARS AGO, RETAINING 98% BOLD, VIVID CASE COLOR, 99% DEEP BARREL BLUE, 98% DARK CHARCOAL BLUE TRIGGER GUARD, AND MOST ALL OF IT FINE OIL FINISH ON THE BUTTSTOCK AND FOREARM. WE CAN SAFELY SAY THERE ARE FEW LEFT ON THE PLANET IN THIS EXTREMELY FINE, FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION. Second, this Fox AE left the factory with highly figured wood, fully figured on both sides of the buttstock, more in keeping with a C Grade or above Fox gun. Somebody must have had a friend in the Fox factory. THE FACTORY ORIGINAL EXTRA FIGURE WOOD ADDS A GREAT DEAL OF VALUE TO THIS STUNNING FOX. WE ALL LOVE (AND WILL PAY FOR) GORGEOUS WOOD. Third, the gun remains unaltered in its configuration and specifications since leaving the factory. We have included a copy of the factory order card in the photos for your review. And finally, the gun is configured in a most desirable manner, with 28” #4 weight barrels choked M/F (right barrel choke constriction measures 10 thousandths, which in today’s world would indicate closer to light mod choke. However, the bore/choke tapers all the way to the end of the muzzle, meaning it is the original factory choke. Choke was not determined by measured points of constriction in 1932, but rather by counting the percentage of pellets that landed in a 30” circle at 40 yards, which in case of Modified choke is 60% of the pellets. It is certain the choke has not been altered, or it would have a short parallel section at the end of the choke as you approach the muzzle; it does not so is factory choked), very modern stock dimensions, weighs in at 6lbs. 2oz. and balances dead on the hinge pin. See the specifications in the tables below this paragraph. The photos tell the rest of the story on the condition of the gun. It has become clear that the shooters who are seeking to purchase an American doublegun from one of the 5 big makers built between 1900 and 1950 have found A.H. Fox guns to be amongst the most desirable, especially the 16-gauge guns that were all built on the diminutive 20-gauge frame. The Fox 16ga. is often over ½ a pound lighter than the others, has the simplest and most reliable action and mechanics, and has superb handling dynamics. There are so few offered for sale, and the ones that are offered have been hard used, poorly restored, stocks cut, pads added, etc. The prices have risen steadily and will continue to do so, as the demand far exceeds the supply. They made fewer than 2500 A Grade Fox guns in 16 or 20 gauge, and about half had ejectors. NONE WILL BE FOUND IN NEAR NEW CONDITION AS THE ONE OFFERED FOR SALE HERE. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a very special Fox AE 16ga. We paid a premium to acquire this fine Fox, and it is worth it to own the best. Collector/shooters are well aware that the last 2% of condition adds huge value to a desirable, collectible doublegun. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 28" #4wt stamped
Chokes: .009/ .030 Modified/Full factory
Bores: Excellent shiny bores
Bore Diameter: .664/ .663
Wall Thickness: .025/ .025
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 9/16" factory
Ribs: Tight
Sights: Front silver bead
Action: Tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejector - strong, timed
Receiver Condition: 98% vivid factory case color
Screws: Perfect
Engraving: Clear, sharp
Trigger Type: Double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 98% Factory
Stock Type: Capped pistol grip/ Splinter forend; extra nice figure both sides, C grade
LOP: 14 1/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 11/16"
DAH: 2 7/16"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: Perfect
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 $170.00 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