Guns International #: 103679063

Category - Fox Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Fox Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Fox SPE 16-gauge Two Barrel Set – 1939, FACTORY LETTER, RARE, CASED, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Fox, 1939, 16-Gauge, 6lbs. 5oz., Chokes M/F; CYL/M, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  303442 

This is an extremely rare, likely one-of-a-kind, Fox SPE Grade 16 gauge, documented in detail in the factory order cards.  There were only 164 SP Grade 16ga. guns in all configurations, all made in Utica, as it was a Savage creation.  The Fox SP Grade was introduced in 1932 to ignite new life in the Fox double shotgun.  The depression was on, and the Savage-owned Fox factory needed new business.  Just a year before, Winchester introduced the Model 21, a popular shotgun then and now.  Fox saw the opportunity to make some cost-saving changes in the appearance of the Fox with the new SP Grade.  With its smooth-sided black frame, more rounded stock and action top, the gun appeared more as an English boxlock and similar to the new Model 21.  The forend had an ebony inlay and a new shape, but internally it was exactly like every other Fox produced.  There were few SP Grade guns made, and even fewer with ejectors (SPE).  This Fox letters with ejectors, Fox/Kautzky SST, and two sets of barrels, each with their own forend.  The chokes create a very versatile set for hunting or clays, and it is certainly a grand investment vehicle, as guns this rare will always be easy to sell.  Beautiful canvas and leather case with a durable outer case protector. Offered at a very good price, it should not last long, so don’t hesitate on this one!

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Barrels
Barrel Length:   28"; 28"
Chokes:   .017/.034 M/F; .004/.015 CYL/M
Bores:   mirror all
Bore Diameter:   .661/.661; .661/.660
Wall Thickness:   .034/.032; .037/.030
% Blue:   both 99%
Chambers:   all 2 1/2"
Ribs:   tight both
Sights:  Both front silver

Action
Action:   tight-Slight Right of Center both
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   98%
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   fine borders; clear
Trigger Type:   single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   90%

Stock
Type:   capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP:   14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14"
DAH:   2 3/4"
DAC:   1 1/2"
Cast:   1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   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

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: FL, MI, PA
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $235.00 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.

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Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge