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by straightshooter
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Found a rare configuration of a grade B
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Re: BE

Brian wrote:PS: Give me the translation of your latin. I pretty much know what it says but want the exact.
"Always in sh*t, but don't let the bastards grind you down!"
by straightshooter
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Found a rare configuration of a grade B
Replies: 10
Views: 6023

Found a rare configuration of a grade B

A few weeks ago, I acquired what I believed to be a wonderful example of a classic American shotgun. What I didn't realize at the time, is that it was also a rare build. It’s an AH Fox 12 ga SxS BLE, with Krupp steel barrels, in good condition. Serial number indicates she was built in 1912. Lots o...
by straightshooter
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Krup Barrels
Replies: 1
Views: 2384

When in doubt, take 'er to a qualified gunsmith for an inspection. Certainly Krupp fluid steel barrels in good condition will have no problem digesting modern nitro powder shells. But, there's no way anyone on this or any other site can tell you if your barrels are safe, sight unseen. At a bare mini...