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There sure are some very nice Sterlingworth's pictured above and thanks for showing them.

I can add these two Sterlingworth 20's. Both 28" and one with ejectors. I've got another SW20 with ejectors and 26" barrels but can't find the pictures (darn).

Hi Jeff - You do well with good ole 33. Not too surprised with how well you shoot your 16's. And by the way, if it's an early A 16, the serial number you give, 30033, needs another digit.

You had a wonderful opening day Craig. You look very happy with a nice grin on your face. Mollie and Nellie had a wonderful day too and I hope the other guys did well also.

Bill

Those poor ducks! (Just kidding - do with it what it was meant for.)

Very well done. Enjoy every minute.

Bill

Great looking dog too.

Researcher wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2026 3:47 pm That sounds like a good theory. I think it will take someone who has examined a lot more, high original condition, guns to speak to this definitively. Jolly Bill? Tom Kidd?

I can't help. I would just be guessing as I never paid that much attention.

Jolly

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Tim, the poster who started this thread, and looking at his 24" barreled 20 gauge Sterlingworth with ejectors and discussed in detail by all the above. I took some pictures too as seen below. The gun is pretty much as described: it does have 24 inch barre...

A Sterlingworth with a single trigger, a factory beavertail forearm and 24” barrels is certainly a rare bird. When appraising guns, condition is paramount. Who knows? This little gem could be worth $2,500- 3,000? Let’s see what some of the guys that watch the market have to say. Jeff Jolly the gun ...

Tmister 65, Thanks for posting a picture of Roe Clark's letter and indeed it was shipped with 24" barrels choked cylinder and modified with ejectors. That's important info. As stated above it is very likely the beavertail and Miller Single Trigger were added later on. And it looks like it is a ...

Well I’ve had a gunsmith look at this. He assured me that the barrel was not cut. The cylinders are to the spec it was purchased cylinder and modified. The paperwork I received from the arms historian stated it was a custom made gun. Did Roe Clark mention the barrel length in his letter? That would...

Hi Harry,

As Jeff said, not sure about 3 inch chambers on the HE20. Beavertail fore end doesn't sound like factory.

Yes, by all means, get a copy of the factory card for that gun.

Keep us posted.

Bill

loggy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2026 9:56 am Does anyone know of 2 1/2 inch non-tox 16 gauge shells. I am looking for some pheasant loads. Bismuth doesn’t seem to be available. Thanks. John

Hi John,

Can't you use lead for pheasants out your way? If so, RST should have those?

If you would like to see much better pictures and some other very interesting tidbits on those two Fox SPECIALS pictured above, see two of Tom Kidd's Double Gun Journal articles on them: For the 12 Gauge SPECIAL, Ser. No. 22323 see "For Exposition" in Volume 11, Issue 2 - Summer of 2000 ed...

I don't own them anymore but here are two that were there plus a picture of the Fox Expo in case anyone is curious what it looked like. First picture: Fox SPECIAL 12 gauge with serial number 22323 (* See below.) and Second picture: a 16 gauge Fox SPECIAL with serial number 300476 and Third picture: ...