Unique C grade Fox from 1910??

[CaliHunter]

Hello everyone, glad I stumbled onto this awesome forum and collectors club! I recently went to estate sale and got my hands on a C grade Fox that from my research, was built in 1910. It has a very unique beaver tail forearm that looks to have some sort of fiberglass inlay that could have been a repair or a completely new and custom stock...we are unsure. The gun has 30 inch barrels and is a 12 gauge.The right barrel is pretty rusted from laying in a case, but this is the only cosmetic flaw in the gun, I am unsure if this is repairable or worth repairing? It does have automatic ejectors. Also, the gun has a rib on it...I haven't seen any other C Grades similar in this aspect online? Here are some pictures, including the serial code, and I was hoping for some sort of knowledge about the stock and a rough estimate of its worth? Ive yet to see a gun that had a similar stock, but Ive seen a few other C grade guns for sale at around 3500-6000 dollars? Thank you all very much for the help!

[fullchoke16]

From what i can see, it appears that your CE was highly modified (stock, recoil pad, safety and rib) for trap shooting. Due to these changes and the rust damage, I wouldn't really want to hazard a guess as to value. Looks like it could be a fun piece to shoot though.

[loggy]

A 356 and a ce fox, what fun!

[DGKaas]

And both rusty...

[loggy]

I predate the 356 but not the fox. I'm feeling a bit rusty myself.

[Stan Hillis]

Breaks my heart to see a graded Fox with rust that bad on it. Nothing but neglect, plain and simple.

Stan

[abner]

Because of the rust damage to the barrels and the modifications to the gun, the value will be well below the $3500-6000 you mention. I would think something below $1000--that is just my opinion, others here may have different ideas of value. I would have a gunsmith measure the barrels before you try shooting the gun.

[vaturkey]

Because of the rust damage to the barrels and the modifications to the gun, the value will be well below the $3500-6000 you mention. I would think something below $1000--that is just my opinion, others here may have different ideas of value. I would have a gunsmith measure the barrels before you try shooting the gun.

What he said times 2. I feel the barrels are compromised to the point where I probably isn't safe to shoot.

[eightbore]

I would be interested to see the other items that sold at that estate sale. Unfortunately, there is not much to salvage of this gun. It would be a fun long term project for someone who can build a new stock and forearm. I think these piggyback ribs can be removed with some effort.