What makes a great Fox collection?

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JasonPeck
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dc3dog wrote:What makes a great Fox collection for me is having one in my collection. Not that what I have is really a 'collection' but does include o/u's, pump's, but no sxs :(
That is until last week when I walked into a really fine gun store to pickup some power and wads. That's all. Power and wads. oh and a pretty nice Ansley H. Fox Grade A, SXS shotgun :)

This particular gun

Krupp Fluid Steel Made By
A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA

Pat'D Aug. 1 1905
Oct 17 1905 - Jan. 16 1906
SN: 174x

is a shooter. I know because I cleaned it and shot a round of trap with it. I intend to shoot some skeet with it as well (and not just on vintage day :) )!
If you get a chance we would love to see some pictures of your early 4 digit A-grade Fox.
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Tool Man....that is classic!!! As long as your not adding to the HELOC to acquire them!!!
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Re: What makes a great Fox collection?

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These are what I have for now. More to come.
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After I took to it with some clean rags, warm water, a little mild soap, and a considerable amount elbow grease. This is what I found.
So far I am rather pleased. :)
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We can only hope to look that good at 113!! Nice!
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Re: What makes a great Fox collection?

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In my earlier post, I identified my varied interests. However, I didn't identify my Fox interests. I have found a 30" flat side in high condition, a Skeet and Upland in high condition, a nice little 20 Sterlingworth Philly gun in high condition, a nice B Philadelphia Arms 30" gun in shooter condition, a real minty 30" AE with short stock, some nice shooter quality Super Foxes with a bunch of color, one lettered to Nash at his store. This one arrived at Carrigan's before Bo Whoop, and in time for his famous Canadian trip. It was rescued from Canada where he apparently sold it or gave it away to one of his friends or guides. My favorites may be a couple of J Grades, original and loaded up with color, and a near mint K which appears to be a refugee from the Savage Arms museum. I'm out of breath from bragging, for which I apologize. I am still looking for a long barrel XE 12, preferably a 32".
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