Manufactured from 1914 to 1945. This example of a 16 gauge Ansley H. Fox XE Shotgun features red bead front and mid-bead sights on a solid matte rib, chokes that measures extra full/extra full, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and ejectors. The top of the left barrel is stamped "KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY" and the top of the left barrel is stamped "A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA". Both barrels feature a wedge of engraved floral pattern at the breech. The barrel flat is marked with the serial number and "X". The casehardened box lock action has a floral engraving and this engraving extends to the break lever and trigger guard. The receiver also features engraved game scenes. The sides of the receiver have a pair of game birds inside an oval that is marked "ANSLEY H. FOX". The underside of the receiver has an engraved fox inside an oval. The water table is stamped with the serial number, patent dates and "X" grade marking. The trigger guard and forearm are numbered to the gun. The shotgun has double triggers and an automatic tang safety with the safety marking highlighted in gold. The nicely figured high comb stock has a round knob pistol grip which features checkering, a solid unmarked recoil pad, and checkering on the stock flats. The nicely figured forearm is also checkered and features a hard rubber insert tip and floral engraved hardware. The length of pull is 14 1/2 inches.

Fine as period refurbished overall. The barrels retain 60% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver retains 98% of the heat applied case colors. The wood is fine with a few minor handling marks overall and a hairline crack on the rear of the forearm. Overall the checkering remains crisp.