|
General Specs: A.H. Fox, Year 1936, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Chokes M/F, LOP 14 9/16", DAH 2 9/16" , DAC 1 5/16"
Serial Number: 303480
Gunners
searching for vintage American double guns realize that Ansley H. Fox created
what he claimed to be “THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD”, and there is reason to
agree. Fox wisely created his 16ga. guns
around the diminutive 20ga. frame, bringing to the world the lightest, best
balanced of all the American double guns.
If you have been searching for a graded Fox 16ga. you have noticed how
few are available. Only 2500 Fox A
Grades in 16ga. were ever produced, about 1300 with ejectors, AND ONLY ABOUT
10%, OR 130 GUNS, WERE PRODUCED WITH A STRAIGHT HAND ENGLISH STYLE STOCK. THAT IS ONE REASON THIS GUN IS SO
SPECIAL. THEY ARE RARELY SEEN. If you do find one, they are poorly
described and the photographs tell you little, so how do you know which gun to
buy? Condition is important, and many 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 $375 service in our
shop. THIS FOX AE 16GA. SN303480, IS
VFI CERTIFIED AND COMES WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. 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 FINDING IT SAFE,
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 great Fox AE 16ga. weighs 6 1/4lbs. and
balances perfectly ¼” ahead of the hinge pin, the mechanics are in perfect
working order with functioning auto safety, well-timed ejectors, barrels tight
on hinge pin and breech face, 85% factory case color with excellent screws,
wood-to-metal fit superb, and excellent stock dimensions (see specifications
below). VFI rust blued the barrels, and
they are in 100% condition, as is the trigger guard. The wood finish is as new. This gun shipped from the factory with a
pistol grip stock and was properly converted to a straight grip including the
long tang trigger guard and correct Fox stock shape and checkering pattern. THIS IS A STUNNING FOX A GRADE WITH EJECTORS,
28” BARRELS CHOKED M/F, NEEDING NOT A THING FOR YOU TO TAKE HER TO THE UPLAND
FIELDS OR CLAYS COURSE. Everything has
already been done, including being made safe to shoot modern, readily available
ammunition. What a “killer” pheasant and
sharptail gun we have here! Long length
of pull, and great modern stock dimensions…THIS IS YOUR GUN! Don’t hesitate, it won’t last long. Thanks for looking.
|
|
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 $135.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
|
|
Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this website. 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.
|
