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by sage1
Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: What could I expect to pay for a 16ga CE?
Replies: 3
Views: 1678

What could I expect to pay for a 16ga CE?

Hoping to get an idea on what I could expect to pay for a 16ga CE grade in good original condition, good enough to last me another 20 years or so and pass on to my boys? My ideal gun would be 26" barrels and just under 6lbs.. Thank you, S1 I should ask what an AE grade would run, I probably hav...
by sage1
Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Modern & Vintager Pressure Diff?
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Modern & Vintager Pressure Diff?

If low pressure shells are below 8,000 lup (6K to 8K) what are modern day pressures up to in a typical 2 3/4" 16ga 1 oz shell? Thanks S1
by sage1
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 16 ga. chamber length
Replies: 9
Views: 5891

Re: 16 ga. chamber length

If you are concerned about pressures and gun wear, I have been told by two different gunsmiths, both referred from this forum, that shooting present day 16ga shells in the std 2 9/16" chambers was safe to do and not harmful to the gun. At this time I'm relying on their counsel but I am curious ...
by sage1
Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:24 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Fox J Single Barrel Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

Re: Fox J Single Barrel Question

Thank you Silvers, I'll pass what you've said onto the owner. S1
by sage1
Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Fox J Single Barrel Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

Fox J Single Barrel Question

A friend of a friend has a small gun shop I occasionally drop into and today I saw he had a Fox single barrel J Grade. I've never seen one before and it was interesting. We took a minute or two to figure out what the little spring loaded slide was on the side of the block (tang release?) and measure...
by sage1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Stock Repair / West Coast?
Replies: 2
Views: 2550

Stock Repair / West Coast?

Im in northern Nevada near Tahoe and have an early 1920's SW that needs a stock repair and a Browning BSS 20ga that needs it's stock refitted to the action. I've read about a few guys back east who are recommended, The Stockfxrs, Born Again Birdguns and Vicknair Restorations. But I'm wondering if th...