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LOT 1506 Rare Factory Engraved A. H. Fox HE Grade Super-Fox Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 33523, 12 gauge, 32 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Super-Fox was developed in 1922 as a collaboration with Western Cartridge Company for their revolutionary Super X shotshells. John Olin developed the new cartridges for his company, along with Charles Askins, Sr., the best known gun writer in the country at the time. While testing the cartridges, they discovered that they performed best through an A.H. Fox shotgun that had been bored out by Philadelphia gunsmith, Burt Becker. Becker then worked with Fox to develop what would come to be known as
the Super-Fox. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the concave matted solid rib, barrels marked
“CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on the right and left respectively,
and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays light engraved borders with floral sprays around the pins and “ANSLEY H. FOX” on either side. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and round knob pistol grip stock with red rubber recoil pad. Per page 229 of Michael McIntosh’s “A. H. Fox:
The Finest Gun in the World” only a total of 300 Super-Fox guns are believed to have been built, approximately 240 of which were chambered in 12 gauge, making this a very rare gun. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .739/.740 inches; choke constriction .049/.050 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.032 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 1507
Factory Engraved Philadelphia Manufactured A. H. Fox CE Grade Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 16433, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and “A. H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA.” marked on the right and left barrels respectively, and chambers measured at 2 1/2 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of game scenes. The left shows a pair of quail, the underside shows a setter, and the right has a pair of woodcock, all of which are
shown in field scenes. The gun features a double triggers and a automatic tang safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter
forend with engraved fittings, and a pistol grip stock with checkered flats, factory grip cap, and orange rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% plus original blue with the majority of the loss on the trigger guard, 30% plus original case colors, light handling evidence, replacement recoil pad, and sharp checkering on the lightly freshened wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1508 Parker Brothers 20 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 210732, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in in 1924. Blued Vulcan steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .018/.026 inches. The casehardened action displays light zig-zag border engraving with “PARKERBROS” marked on either side and features a tang mounted manual safety and double triggers. Multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription shield, factory hard rubber grip cap, and Parker dog’s head buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% original blue with loss on the trigger guard, 30% original case colors with the balance a fine silver patina,
some minor areas of oxidation, and a few light dings and scratches. The wood is very good with mild handling evidence, slight chipping at the rear of the top tang, and crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1509
Antique Factory Engraved L. C. Smith Quality 2 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 34299, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1891. Blued Damascus steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber with extractor, and chokes measured .030/.032 inches. The casehardened sidelock action displays light scroll engraving and features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang safety. Lightly figured splinter forend with engraved fittings and dog’s head medallion, and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 13/16 inch drop at comb; 3 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull;
colors with the balance a fine silver patina, and overall rubber, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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light handling evidence. The wood is very good with numerous scratches and varnish chips, browned hard
weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, showing a smooth brown patina with strong Damascus pattern on the barrels, 70% original case