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by funhog
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Hard opening Sterlingworth
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: Hard opening Sterlingworth

Thanks so much for the info. I will really pay attention to my primers, as I probably should have already!! funhog
by funhog
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Hard opening Sterlingworth
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: Hard opening Sterlingworth

Next time I'm at the range I'll try these ideas! I never really looked at the primers when I shot it the first time. Thank you so much for the suggestions and I'll let you know what happens...funhog
by funhog
Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Hard opening Sterlingworth
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: Hard opening Sterlingworth

Thanks for the suggestion. The thing is, the breech is already open that 1/4 inch before it becomes difficult to completely open! Another Fox mystery! funhog
by funhog
Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Hard opening Sterlingworth
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Hard opening Sterlingworth

Howdy folks! I have a really nice Sterlingworth that functions perfectly in all respects. Picked up some shells and took it to the trap range recently for its maiden shoot. I had not fired the gun previously. My mystery is that with snap caps, it fires perfectly and opens perfectly. Extractors work ...
by funhog
Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Superfox Barrel Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: Superfox Barrel Markings

This kind of information is what makes owning these guns interesting! Thanks so much! funhog
by funhog
Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Superfox Barrel Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: Superfox Barrel Markings

Could this be another A.H. Fox mystery? funhog
by funhog
Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Superfox Barrel Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: Superfox Barrel Markings

Thanks! Worked fine! funhog
by funhog
Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Superfox Barrel Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Superfox Barrel Markings

20220219_080852.jpg Hello again everyone! I am new to the forum and to Fox, but I'm learning all I can, especially from you folks! I am reading McIntosh's book, but did not see (or might have missed) a definitive explanation on if a 3" barreled Superfox has or doesn't have the "Not Guaran...
by funhog
Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New Member New Fox
Replies: 13
Views: 2978

Re: New Member New Fox

Again, thanks to all for looking and your input on condition and finish!
funhog
by funhog
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New Member New Fox
Replies: 13
Views: 2978

Re: New Member New Fox

Thanks again!
funhog
by funhog
Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New Member New Fox
Replies: 13
Views: 2978

Re: New Member New Fox

Appreciate the comments! Never knew that about the checkering! I guess that is why I joined the collectors association...
Thanks for the help!
funhog
by funhog
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New Member New Fox
Replies: 13
Views: 2978

Re: New Member New Fox

Thanks! Great site, great forum, and it seems like really friendly, helpful people on both!
by funhog
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New Member New Fox
Replies: 13
Views: 2978

New Member New Fox

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Hello everyone! Just picked up a nice Philly Sterlingworth. Great case colors and almost perfect wood. My modern shooting friends would not appreciated it, but you folks will! Thanks for looking!