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by Odessaman
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Early AH Fox Grade B
Replies: 6
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If I were contemplating the restoration, first thing I'd do is spend $20 on shipping to get those barrels into the hands of someone competent to evaluate them. I agree, that's a wise investment, and I'm thinking about sending them to Mike Orlen. I've heard good things about his work, and from what ...
by Odessaman
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Early AH Fox Grade B
Replies: 6
Views: 5706

I would estimate fewer than 100 B's were made with this engraving style. The safety slide is a style I have never seem before. That's really interesting - too bad this one wasn't better cared for. Just relaying the rib and re-bluing the barrels would cost $1000. If the chambers are pitted that is a...
by Odessaman
Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:20 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Early AH Fox Grade B
Replies: 6
Views: 5706

Early AH Fox Grade B

I just bought an A H Fox Grade B from a local pawn shop. It's a project gun, as the last 3" of the under rib had loosened at some time in the gun's life and has been resoldered by an obvious amatuer. The barrels are 30", and marked "Krupp Fluid Steel Made By A H Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa....