Guns International #: 102099990

Category - Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Fox Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

A.H. Fox DE 20 Gauge – 1913, 30” BARRELS, 1 OF 54 MADE, UNTOUCHED, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Fox, Year 1913, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz, Chokes M/F, LOP 13 7/8", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 200108

In the world of vintage American double guns, Ansley H. Fox produced the finest small-bore shotguns of all the known makers.  The smallest and most graceful frame, the simplest but most effective mechanics, and beautiful classic engraving and checkering patterns, the Fox 20 ga. was truly scaled with no parts taken from the 12ga. production the way other makers chose to economize.  TODAY WE PRESENT A TRUE TREASURE, AN ORIGINAL A.H. FOX DE GRADE 20 GAUGE THAT SHIPPED IN 1913 AND REMAINS IN REMARKABLE, UNTOUCHED, FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION!  The factory records show the gun was shipped with a straight stock measuring 14” lop with 2 ½” drop at heel and 1 ½” drop at comb, 30” number 3 weight barrels with factory 3” chambers choked F/F, ejectors, double triggers, and delivered to Ellery Arms Co. of San Francisco California.  The DE Grade was essentially Ansley Fox’s highest grade production gun, with only the FE Grade surpassing the DE in decoration and produced in tiny numbers (only 6 twenty-gauge F Grades produced and rarely offered for sale).  There is much written about this very gun which is prominently noted by Michael McIntosh on page 141 of his book “A.H. Fox, The Finest Gun in the World”, and written about in the Double Gun Journal by the most advanced Fox collector, Tom Kidd.  IF you are fortunate to own a set of Double Gun Journals, please refer to Volume 1, Spring issue, pages 84-86, and Volume 3, Issue 1, page 36, for in depth articles featuring serial number 200108.  Upon reviewing the photographs and the specifications in the tables below, you will note that the gun is in factory original condition with two minor exceptions; the stock has been cut and a vintage Silvers pad added long ago, and the right barrel choke has been opened to modified choke.  The choke alteration makes this gun far more useful in the field and on the sporting clays course, so should not be a negative for most Fox enthusiasts.  This gun weighs 6lbs. 1oz. and the pad will offer comfort when shooting heavy hunting loads or for longer sessions at the clays course.  The pad is fitting for the gun and perfectly installed.  The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face with excellent bores, factory bore diameter, 32 thou as the minimum wall thickness in either barrel, tight ribs, clear sharp stampings and engraving, and retaining 95% original but thinning factory blue.  The action is covered in early style DE engraving with beautifully executed scroll, borders, and game scenes.  The mechanics are excellent with crisp triggers, strong well-timed ejectors, top lever right of center, and perfect, well-timed screws that appear untouched.  The factory original, highly figured Circassian Walnut retains most all its original factory finish, has perfect wood-to-metal fit, no cracks, splits, chips, or repairs, and the checkering shows just minor wear from 109 years of careful use.  THIS IS A NO EXCUSE GUN…EVERYTHING THAT AN EXPERT LOOKS FOR AS POSITIVES ARE HERE, AND NONE OF THE NEGATIVES.  THIS IS THE WAY YOU WANT TO FIND A RARE AND DESIRABLE, INVESTMENT QUALITY FOX SHOTGUN.  There are few opportunities in a lifetime to acquire such a fine Fox, with modern stock dimensions, delightful weight and balance, known history, and a supreme upland gun that still deserves its days in the field and to be shot frequently at the sporting clays course with your fellow shooting friends.  IF you are going to have one piece in your collection that epitomizes the best of the American gunmaking industry from the turn of the 20th Century, this is the piece.  The only thing this gun may need is a custom fitted vintage leather case that we can put together for the next owner within 8 weeks of purchase.  Please feel free to call to discuss this ultra-rare, highly desirable Ansley H. Fox.  Thanks for looking!
 
Barrels

Barrel Length:  30"  #3wt
Chokes:  .018/ .024  Modified/Full
Bores:  excellent
Bore Diameter:  .609/ .610
Wall Thickness:  .037/ .032
% Blue:   factory, thinning
Chambers:  3" factory
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  Front silver bead

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Ejectors
Receiver Condition:  70% factory
Screws:  perfect, untouched
Engraving:  clear, sharp, early D
Trigger Type:  Double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   30% factory case color

Stock

Type:  Straight stock/ Splinter forend
LOP:  13 7/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  12 15/16"
DAH:  2 5/8"
DAC:  1 9/16"
Cast:  H 1/8" off, T 1/8" off
Checkering Condition:  excellent w/some wear
Butt Treatment:  old Silvers/leather face
 
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 $620.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE.  If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
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 have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!

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.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge