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Lot 1503: Engraved A. H. Fox XE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Letter

Factory Game Scene Engraved A. H. Fox XE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with J. T. Callahan Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1503: Engraved A. H. Fox XE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Letter

Factory Game Scene Engraved A. H. Fox XE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with J. T. Callahan Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved A. H. Fox XE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with J. T. Callahan Letter

Manufacturer: Fox A H
Model: Xe
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1774
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 406
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights (front bead absent) on the matted concave solid rib, "CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" and "MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A." on the right and left respectively, 1 3/4 inch wedges of leafy scroll engraving at either breech, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays highly attractive XE Grade pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage leafy scroll engraving surrounding three oval panel game scenes. The scenes depict a pair of mallard in flight on the left, a pair of grouse in flight on the right, and a dog on alert on the underside. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with a hard rubber factory grip cap and a replacement red rubber recoil pad. Included is a reproduction hang tag and a letter from J. T. Callahan confirming the current grade, gauge, barrel length, chokes, pistol grip stock, and triggers when it was shipped on May 5, 1922, to Abercrombie & Fitch of New York City. Also included is an oak & leather takedown case containing snap caps, nickel oiler, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.733 inches; choke constriction .037/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.040 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 98% reapplied blue finish on the barrels, 50% original case colors on the action, grey patina on the triggerguard, and light handling evidence. The re-oiled wood is very good with numerous small scratches, a stress line off the upper tang, and crisp checkering. Case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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