Fox Collectors

I have a AH Fox Grade "A", serial # 260xx, which I am restoring. Should the trigger guard be case colored or blued? If blued, what type of blueing should I have my gunsmith use?

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I am having the gun restocked. The checkering appears to be flat vs. pointed- is this true, or is the checkering just worn down?
Also, were there different patterns/spacing of checkering, and what should my era gun be?

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I need info on how the checkering and pattern should look on my "A" 12 ga. sn# 260xx. Pictures would be great, as well as a detailed description. Also, I am in need of a correct butt plate. Is this one correct? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291636193 If anyone has a n...

I just received an AH Fox "A" grade 12 ga, in fair condition, found in my family's house after a death, but is inscribed with a non-family memeber's name (must be second hand, but don't know when/where). A gunsmith and Fox expert/moderator have inspected the gun, and is in sound shooting c...

OK, I understand the principle, but going from no choke to full seems odd. I could understand Imp. to Mod., or Mod to full, but cyl. bore to full?

An Anseley H Fox "A" grade 12 ga manufactured in 1920 was found @ a relatives home. I received the manufacturer's card, and have questions. (I have yet to see the shotgun, and do not know the condition, so I will not be able to post pics for some time.) -The barrels were ordered 28", ...