Fox Collectors

If my efforts are successful, a picture of the muzzle of my Model 1911 Pin Gun, SN 57979 will appear below.

Else, I screwed up.

Bill Jolliff

Dave, the Researcher; For what it's worth . . . . I have a Fox 12 gauge Model 1911 Pin Gun with serial number 57979 that has 26 inch barrels, but as you suggest, may not be the original length. The muzzle does look correct tho with an ivory bead and it has the insert between the barrels below the to...

Another 12 gauge HE grade for anyone interested: I used to own 27855, a two barrel set with Fox Kautsky SST that was shipped Nov. 3rd, 1923. I have another HE 12, SN 31561 but do not have a letter on that one. And a 20 gauge HE, SN 202290 that was shipped March 9th, 1925. A 32" F&F weighing...

Bobby,

Some pretty nice pictures of the early style B on this web site. Here is the link to the early BE:

http://foxcollectors.com/b%20grade%20early.htm

Jolly

First, I have to beg forgiveness for my lack of good memory, only with respect to the price I sold the gun for. I acquired the gun in June of 1987 and that I paid $1250.00 for it then. That's where the $1250.00 came from in my above note. I sold it 12 to 14 years ago for about $4800.00. So Marshfell...

"Fox gun CE grade with serial number 303164 had 28 inch barrels choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. The stock had a length of pull of 14 1/2", half pistol grip and drop at heel of 2 5/8". The gun had a semi beaver tail fore end. The gun was also equipped with double triggers. No we...

DoveBird, Fin2Feather has it about right for the date. He is also correct about the repaired stock reducing it's value. If the repair is sound, should be OK to shoot but the repaired stock may have been the result of shooting a lot of currently available 2 3/4" 16 gauge shells. Unless it has be...

ML, I also have an early A 12 gauge with 1/2 pistol grip, 28" bbls choked IC and F. A dandy gun that was one of the first A. H. Fox doubles I've owned. Serial number 7983 that is 100% original with nice case, blue and wood finish. A real Fox Classic. I've owned it for 39 years. I used to hunt g...