Guns International #: 103236390

Category - Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Fox Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Fox A Grade 12 Ga - PHILLY, 30” #2 WEIGHT, GREAT GUN, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Fox, 1922, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 3oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 1/4″, DAH 3″, DAC 1 5/8″
Serial Number:  28458

THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER FOX A GRADE.  THIS FOX CHECKS ALL THE BOXES YOU SHOULD WANT CHECKED!  There are always a few 12ga. A Grade Fox guns available to buy, so how do you choose?  Do you want to buy just an old gun that you know little about from a stranger on the internet, or do you want to buy a fine vintage shotgun CERTIFIED BY QUALIFIED GUNSMITHS AND AN ESTABLISHED COMPANY WITH A 20 YEAR STELLAR REPUTATION IN THE INDUSTRY?  You should know what you are buying and from whom but with most guns for sale on the internet you have nothing to go on but poor photos and anemic descriptions that give you no pertinent information guiding you to an educated decision. Most have had their stocks cut, been poorly restored, heavily used, have buggered up screws, or have characteristics that just don’t fit your needs.  Many are a box of shells away from an expensive repair.  Buying a Fox that competent gunsmiths have thoroughly inspected and attended to any needed adjustments, a gun that is guaranteed to be in superb mechanical condition, makes the most sense.  It is nearly impossible to get quality gunsmithing work on a vintage shotgun these days, so why take a chance on a random internet purchase?  This Philadelphia made A.H. Fox A Grade, sn28458 made in 1922, is a special find in several ways.  The specifications and configuration of the gun has not changed since the day it shipped and matches the factory records in every way.  The gun has been well cared for over its 100 plus years of use, still having perfect screws and wood-to-metal-fit, 65% factory case color on the action, 80% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, the full length stock terminating in the factory buttplate, factory chokes, and overall fine condition.  All parts are original to the gun; the wood has had finish added over the years and VFI rust blued the barrels to perfection (a $475 service in our shop).  The 30” number 2 weight barrels have mirror bores, tight ribs, and fit tight to the hinge pin and breech face.  PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND 2 ½” 12GA. SHELLS.  BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” HEAVY FIELD LOADS THROUGH THIS GUN.  This is a $440 service in our shop.  We have put over $900 in services into this gun prior to sale so you don’t have to!  Our gunsmiths can make alterations to fit your needs within a week or so of purchase. It might be a “month of Sundays” before you see another A Grade Fox in this condition and completely serviced and ready to go afield.  The price of the gun reflects its unaltered factory configuration, superb condition, and the services we have already provided so you can buy with confidence.  When you consider all the factors that represent the best value, this gun is a very good buy. Fox guns have been continuously gaining value as you enjoy their use, making this an excellent investment gun.  See specifications below.  Thanks for looking!

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Barrels
Barrel Length:   30″ #2 weight on card/stamped
Chokes:   .021/.037 M/F factory
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .730/.727
Wall Thickness:   .035/.034
% Blue:   100%
Chambers:   2 3/4″ with long cones VFI
Ribs:   tight
Sights:  Front silver

Action
Action:  tight, way right of center
Extractors
Receiver Condition:   65% factory case color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   sharp
Trigger Type:   Double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   80% factory

Stock
Type:   capped pistol grip/splinter; lightly figured
LOP:   14 1/4″
LOP To End Of Wood:   14″
DAH:   3″
DAC:   1 5/8″
Cast:   H 1/8″ on
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   factory plate


INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $90.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. 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.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $2,995.00