Fox Collectors

Ithaca used a one piece rib with locking extension when introduced with the Crass and Lewis styles. Entire rib including the frame extension soft soldered and not hard or brazed as a separate piece as was the practice with other makers. When ripped loose, expert repair short of a complete stripping ...

I have an 1904 Ithaca Lewis with a two barrel set, 28" & 32"; both barrel rib extensions ripped loose. Now expertly repaired. One can only surmise that these "magnum" duck and goose loads to be responsible.

Having grown up in SD back in the 50-70s #5 were the right tool for late season snow on the ground birds. Most flushes (sans poochies) in December started at 30 yards in 20 mph winds. Pre-steel days always included a pocket of #4 for the occasional jumped mallard still hanging about before ice-up. T...

"pure oil" ? Tung perhaps? 1906-10?

Any idea as to what type or blend of finish was used by the craftsmen on A grade Fox wood back in 1906-10?

When I get back to BW I will try to get a couple photos.

I called BW. Not relying on what was written on the tag listing 1907 as the production year, I asked that they check the serial on the water table and barrel flats: Serial number is in fact number 19. More info will require a phone call to BW.

For those interested there is a 1907, very low serial number (if i read the tag correctly), Grade A Fox on offer at one of my shooting clubs. It is on consignment. They do not list these on the website so a visit or phone call is required.

https://blackwingsc.com/

eightbore, found this right off after you pointed my nose to the bird. Thanks.

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No place for a safe queen. Out on the skeet field doing as AHF intended.

This Fox made its way to Jaqua's in Findlay, Ohio. I stopped in to look over an early D grade Damascus Parker and left with this lovely Fox. Just could not put it down. Can you provide more information on Read in Boston?

Received the production card. If i am reading this correctly this Fox was originally f/f. Right barrel now measures a modified choke at +0.710. Weight at 6-11 is unchanged. Can almost read the date stamp. Not clear as to the interpretation for 'Slight Reduction'. Also my inspection reveals that the ...

Jeff S wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:11 pm I saw your pictures on Facebook and I think that’s a gorgeous piece of wood.

The previous owner or owners took very good care of this one. I will do the same. Thanks.

I spent some considerable time considering what appears to me to be a root node in the blank. The outstanding condition of the Fox won out. After a round of clays I am pleased. Thanks.

My first A. H. Fox. Philly 1910 A. 12g 30" #4 Krupp barrels, 3#2oz. 6#13oz. S#15xxx. Added to my SxS collection early American makers.