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by zacharysmith
Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:38 pm
Forum: Other Vintage Guns
Topic: Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge
Replies: 18
Views: 4721

Re: Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge

That's an interesting one for sure. Not the typical Standard grade. Even has a chunk of fancy wood on it! Curious what the letter will say build code wise? I picked up a 1939, 21, Standard 20 last year myself. Getting it cleaned up currently. A bit more of a Standard, Standard 26" IC/MOD splint...
by zacharysmith
Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: Great woodcock outing / Immaculate reception!
Replies: 10
Views: 1428

Re: Great woodcock outing / Immaculate reception!

Not a common story for sure to have one caught out of the air. My girl Bella also accomplished this year ago. A great memory!
by zacharysmith
Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:54 pm
Forum: Our Hunting Dog Friends
Topic: Rosey Running SD 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1189

Re: Rosey Running SD 2024

Brett,

Sounds like a great trip minus the temps. Curious what Rosey and the rest of the dogs are? I imagine you are not running pointers if birds are busting out of range?

Zack
by zacharysmith
Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: 2024 Maine and NH uplands
Replies: 6
Views: 1030

Re: 2024 Maine and NH uplands

Great pics! Love the last pic of Bella w/her head resting on the log! Tell us about the 16 S&U please. Barrel length and chokes. That would be a great gun. Envious that you hunted 12 days straight!! I laughed when Bella placed her chin on the fallen tree. Figured it would make a good pic though...
by zacharysmith
Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: 2024 Maine and NH uplands
Replies: 6
Views: 1030

2024 Maine and NH uplands

The girls and I wrapped up the season last week. I managed to take almost a month off straight from work this year. I'd guess we moved 300 birds or so. We spent 12 days strait, at two camps in Northern Maine. Normally I break the trips up into two. Grouse numbers were good but the drought conditions...
by zacharysmith
Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: What, no upland hunters with Foxes?
Replies: 16
Views: 2138

Re: What, no upland hunters with Foxes?

I'm on it! Had my 16 and 20 out this week doing some damage in Maine and NH. Heading to the Canada border next week for two weeks to trudge the uplands. See what else we can do. Be honest though, a Parker is going with us as well. I was hoping and looking forward to having my 16 AE finished up from ...
by zacharysmith
Sat May 04, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Skeet and Upland
Replies: 6
Views: 2058

Re: Skeet and Upland

The short answer is no. If someone with access to the records went through them and counted them up the answer is knowable. Roe Clark counted up the graded 16- & 20-gauge guns for McIntosh's book, but he didn't break out the Skeet & Uplands from other SP-/SPE-Grades for the 16-gauge. From m...
by zacharysmith
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Skeet and Upland
Replies: 6
Views: 2058

Skeet and Upland

Does anyone know how many Skeet and Upland models were produced? Production numbers by gauge? Sterlingworth vs. SP
by zacharysmith
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What to do with this 20 gauge Fox Sterlingworth?
Replies: 45
Views: 11023

Re: What to do with this 20 gauge Fox Sterlingworth?

Is this a 1928 PRODUCTION shotgun that shipped in 1933? How well does Timberluxe work, especially on a finish such as this? Value? TImberluxe is great stuff. I have nothing but positive felling's on the stuff. I would work the first couple coast with some very fine bronze wool. I apply the stuff wi...
by zacharysmith
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Gun Fitting New Pad
Replies: 4
Views: 1622

Re: Gun Fitting New Pad

For the next pad install, a Silvers would be an OEM type pad for the proper vintage available at Galazan.
by zacharysmith
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What's on your Fox shopping list???
Replies: 67
Views: 16504

Re: What's on your Fox shopping list???

A CE 16 with short barrels is on my want list. Maybe Santa could help out soon?
by zacharysmith
Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:08 am
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: Northeast Uplands 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 1238

Re: Northeast Uplands 2023

A few more
by zacharysmith
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: Northeast Uplands 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 1238

Northeast Uplands 2023

A tough year most places in the Northeast for chasing the king as many know. Poor spring conditions did not help the population. We still looked forward to a couple annual trips to the north country and almost a month off of vacation during bird season. We found birds but it took some burning of som...
by zacharysmith
Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Pictures of your Fox
Topic: Tweaked Sterly 16
Replies: 13
Views: 5668

Re: Tweaked Sterly 16

I figured this was yours when I saw Matt's post. Looks great! Will look even better with a few bagged ruffys and doodles in a photo.
by zacharysmith
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What's on your Fox wish list for 2023?
Replies: 20
Views: 7399

Re: What's on your Fox wish list for 2023?

A short barreled CE 16 or possible 20 would be nice to take along for some walks in the uplands.