(A) AH FOX STERLINGWORTH 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN

(A) AH FOX STERLINGWORTH 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN Per an inculded copy of a 2010 factory letter, this gun shipped December 13, 1928 to E.K. Tryon of Philadelphia. Dovetail lump barrels with ivory bead front sight on a serrated solid rib concave rib with rib extension slotted for a square bolt. Fox proofs on barrel flats with serial number, Fox proof, and symbol proofs. Friction fit forearm with modified point pattern checkering, interior with matching serial number. Boxlock action with "STERLINGWORTH" under recoil shields with rocker engraving about the perimeter. Action flats with serial number and patent dates. Double triggers with automatic safety, "SAFE" engraved ahead of tab. Walnut stock with sidepanels, two panels of point pattern checkering about the wrist, composite pistol grip cap, and added Red Head waffle recoil pad. CONDIITION: Barrels with virtually all of their bluing with surface mottling and some fine oxidation. Action essentially gunmetal grey with mottling and trace case colors in protected areas. Stocks with scattered handling marks, rubs, and impressions with added layer of varnish. Mechanically fine, bores very good, bright and smooth, with some frosting towards muzzles. Name Value Barrel Length 30" Chamber 2 - 5/8" Choke (L) Full (R) Modified Drop at Comb 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel 2 - 3/4" FFL Status Curio & Relic Gauge 12 Gauge Length of Pull 14 - 1/2" over pad, neutral cast Manufacturer Fox Model Sterlingworth Paperwork Factory Letter Copy Serial Number 121518, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 30", Chamber, 2 - 5/8", Choke, (L) Full (R) Modified, Drop at Comb, 1 - 3/4", Drop at Heel, 2 - 3/4", FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Gauge, 12 Gauge, Length of Pull, 14 - 1/2" over pad, neutral cast, Manufacturer, Fox, Model, Sterlingworth, Paperwork, Factory Letter Copy, Serial Number, 121518

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