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by snowdosa
Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: shotshells
Replies: 1
Views: 1196

shotshells

what type of ammo is preferred for the older SxS's? Are lead Shotshells avaliable at all anymore?
by snowdosa
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: receiver interior cleaning
Replies: 0
Views: 1505

receiver interior cleaning

Hey now, so the receivers interior is quite rough with rust and appears almost pitted or corroded. i imagine a steel brush would be best to remove the rust from this rough sruface. Any advice on how to go about this? Or maybe if you've encountered a rough interior while doing a restore. i dont imagi...
by snowdosa
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: aging the fox model B, heres what mine says..
Replies: 2
Views: 1529

aging the fox model B, heres what mine says..

So my next concern is aging this thing, i read a few posts that directed me to the bottom of the receiver where a letter and number will be in an oval, letter indicating year. what i have is an oval with "140" in it. i looked with a microscope, its a "140" confirmed. but this is ...
by snowdosa
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1996

Re: begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and ad

So my next concern is aging this thing, i read a few posts that directed me to the bottom of the receiver where a letter and number will be in an oval, letter indicating year. what i have is an oval with "140" in it. i looked with a microscope, its a "140" confirmed. but this is ...
by snowdosa
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1996

Re: begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and ad

yaa ive been there many a time. im sure i'd find a safety toggle there for a couple bucks, ships to canada MB?
by snowdosa
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1996

begining a restore on old fox model b, need parts and advice

Hi there, im new to the site, I have just been given my grandfathers old fox model B, the only markings of note on it is a small "140" on the underside receiver. Its a savage Fox made in america, no serial number makes it pre-68? is that right? I intend to do a restore on the gun, the stoc...