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by setterspell
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: George Bird Evans
Replies: 11
Views: 814

Re: George Bird Evans

Fin2Feather wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:47 am12 gauge?
The Fox and Purdey are both 12ga
by setterspell
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: George Bird Evans
Replies: 11
Views: 814

Re: George Bird Evans

The Fox is a Sterlingworth Field ejector. The original hang tag is stapled inside the door of the small built-in gun cabinet at Old Hemlock.
Jeff- those are Woodcock
I might add that all 3 of GBE’s guns are placed with friends
by setterspell
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What is your favorite Sterlingworth??
Replies: 44
Views: 3842

Re: What is your favorite Sterlingworth??

After a long search I finally found a honest 1918 12/28” SWE. On a whim I requested a JTC letter which showed it went to White Hdw, (Wilkes Barre?) Any SWE always gets a smile from me because, to me it’s like finding a 68 beetle with working factory a/c 😎. Overall it’s been a great addition to my mo...
by setterspell
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:56 am
Forum: Pictures of your Fox
Topic: Misprint on rolling
Replies: 3
Views: 805

Re: Misprint on rolling

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Heres one that slipped through inspection
by setterspell
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Other Vintage Guns
Topic: Classic Pump Guns
Replies: 23
Views: 2857

Re: Classic Pump Guns

Well, I’ll throw this one in just to stir the pot a bit. 1938 Ithaca 37 ,16ga. 28”mod. With the wood mag plug. Mirror bore.
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Showed up on a local ad page with garage sale price. How could I pass it up? 🙂
by setterspell
Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: Tower shoot
Replies: 5
Views: 973

Re: Tower shoot

Love that hat!
by setterspell
Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Fox B how common
Replies: 41
Views: 3563

Re: Fox B how common

Check out AHFCA Spring 2011 newsletter article covering 12ga. 2nd gen B grade production. ( accessible to dues paying members)
Thanks again Craig!
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by setterspell
Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Would you buy a Jostam Anti Flinch Repro?
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Would you buy a Jostam Anti Flinch Repro?

7 slot qty 1-3
7 slot qty 3-6
7 slot qty over 6
6 slot qty 1-3
6 slot qty 3-6
6 slot over 6
$45
$60
$75
by setterspell
Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Tips on determining originality of a Fox shotgun
Replies: 3
Views: 608

Re: Tips on determining originality of a Fox shotgun

Welcome bigolddave, One of the first things you notice on Sterlingworth guns is the checkering. Original Sterlingworth guns have flat checkering. Tons of Sterlies have fallen to the idea of "upgrading" to pointed checkering. I'm not a pro at this but I know a whole lot more now than I did ...
by setterspell
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: Fox Parts and Pieces, Lost and Found
Topic: A grade ansley h fox receiver first timer
Replies: 16
Views: 3308

Re: A grade ansley h fox receiver first timer

Welcome SUPERBLAKE. I dont know what your budget is for this project, but I can only say "stop while youre ahead". Keep in mind youre not building a AR15 where you can just drop in any parts from the internet. While the parts you have purchased certainly have value, the cost of finding mis...
by setterspell
Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: 1918 Fox 20g AE re-stock
Replies: 10
Views: 1678

Re: 1918 Fox 20g AE re-stock

Ive had this one sitting around for a few years. Not sure of your original grip style but heres a Half Pistol (s/n 201259)that may have some potential. Theres a small chip missing at the top tang left side and a tight hairline crack in the left side at wrist. No butt plate. It is uncut and the check...
by setterspell
Tue Dec 14, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: 1918 Fox 20g AE re-stock
Replies: 10
Views: 1678

Re: 1918 Fox 20g AE re-stock

Pm me Alligator
by setterspell
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Trigger plate screw will not move?
Replies: 9
Views: 1353

Re: Trigger plate screw will not move?

Ive also held the trip down and used PB from the top
by setterspell
Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:13 am
Forum: Hunting with a Fox
Topic: Fox workouts 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 1178

Re: Fox workouts 2021

What a great time! Thanks for sharing.
by setterspell
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Our Hunting Dog Friends
Topic: Lost a good one today
Replies: 34
Views: 5228

Re: Lost a good one today

So sorry for your loss, we who enjoy these fine friends share your sorrow.