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by cbowen
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 12 gauge buttplate
Replies: 2
Views: 1860

12 gauge buttplate

Where can I get a 12 gauge buttplate for a Sterlingworth Sk & Upland
by cbowen
Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Paid dues and did not receive the newsletter
Replies: 1
Views: 1508

Paid dues and did not receive the newsletter

Please inform me about the newsletter I did not receive. I was at the Northeast SXS at Hausmans
by cbowen
Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Grouse & woodcock
Replies: 2
Views: 1750

Grouse & woodcock

Flushed 4 grouse and 4 woodcock last weekend in NE Pa. Instead of carrying my 20 ga. Skeet & Upland i had my Canon EOS 60 D to take pictures. It was a interesting experience. The woodcock did not make a sound when flushed and I almost stepped on one before it flushed ? I also saw my first Bobcat...
by cbowen
Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 20 gauge skeet & upland
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

20 gauge skeet & upland

Today I shot a Grouse with my 20 gauge skeet &upland that my son gave me about two weeks ago. It was the first grouse i got with that gun. When I got home the letter from JT Callahan came and veified that it was a skeet & upland. It was made in !935 which was the first year for the S & U...
by cbowen
Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What a great gift
Replies: 3
Views: 1964

What a great gift

My son gave me an unbelievable gift............ A 20 gauge sterlingworth skeet & upland. The gun has lettered and I used it twice so far missing two Grouse in 4 inches of powder snow. He purchased a beautiful 16 gauge S&U several months ago and he shot his first Grouse yesterday . The weathe...
by cbowen
Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Where to have stock refinished
Replies: 4
Views: 2027

Re: Where to have stock refinished

Craig Libhart who has Susquehanna Stockworks near Marietta, Pa, and Dewey Vicknair who has VICKNAIR RESTORATIONS near Litiz,Pa. are both excellent. Google their website. You would not be disappointed......................
by cbowen
Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 16 gauge sterlingworth deluxe & a Letter
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

16 gauge sterlingworth deluxe & a Letter

What years did they make the Deluxe ? How do I get a letter for my Foxes ?
by cbowen
Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 1948 model B
Replies: 9
Views: 4325

1948 model B

I was about to purchase a 20 gauge Fox Model B in great shape. It had a splinter forend and was a tight gun. I never saw a Model B with those configurations. What is the story of these guns ? How is the quality ?
by cbowen
Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Fox Skeet & Upland 16 gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 1437

Fox Skeet & Upland 16 gauge

My son and I went together and purchased a dream gun a Fox Skeet & Upland 16 gauge in treffic condition. We are really proud to own this gun. What products are best to care for the wood and the metal ?
by cbowen
Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: cleaning the Trigger area
Replies: 1
Views: 1671

cleaning the Trigger area

I have recently purchased a dream gun that my son and I will cherish a Fox Skeet & Upland 16 gauge. My question is , What is best to use to clean the trigger area ? Also what is Kroil ?
by cbowen
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Gunsmiths with Fox knowledge
Replies: 9
Views: 3572

Re: Gunsmiths with Fox knowledge

Dewey Vicknair in Ephrata, Pa. is a tremendous gunsmith and he really likes foxes. You would be very happy with his work Call him at 717-626-4226.
by cbowen
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Best hunting/shooting gloves ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1705

Re: Best hunting/shooting gloves ?

LL Bean makes The Partridge Gloves that I really like. You can get them insulated or not.
by cbowen
Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: ae grade fox 20 ga. 26" bls. utica gun
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

Re: ae grade fox 20 ga. 26" bls. utica gun

Thanks for the info. The gun that I verbally bought is very nice but I am concerned because the lever (tang) sometimes snaps back when it is open. Is this a weak spring ?
by cbowen
Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: ae grade fox 20 ga. 26" bls. utica gun
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

ae grade fox 20 ga. 26" bls. utica gun

Can anyone give me an estimate of what this gun would be worth in very good condition ? What are the pros and cons of this gun ?