AH Fox early BE questions

[Tom Wheaton]

Hello all. I bought this gun a little while back. Its serial # 13,847. I am just wondering how common or uncommon it is to have a straight grip with 32" barrels choked full and full. This gun is all original, but well used. I usually associate English style grip with shorter barrels. What do you think? Thank you, Tom

[Silvers]

Tom, welcome to the forum. We don't have an exact count but it seems < 10% of graded Foxes were made wih straight grips - which I greatly admire and try to specialize in. The straight grip well complements the profiling on the sides of the frame, imo. With that configuration (32-inch/straight grip/tight chokes) your gun was probably ordered for waterfowl or as a trap (inanimate targets) gun. It could have been for live birds too, but often 30-inch barrels and a slightly more open choke in one barrel were the preferred setup.

Frank

[MARSHFELLOW]

Tom, sounds like a really neat Fox. BE's are fairly scarce in the first place, 32" barrels scarcer. straight grip scarcer....nice combo. Would enjoy seeing some pictures.

tjw

[Tom Wheaton]

Hello and thanks for the replies. My gun is well worn, but the barrels are without dents or pits. I will try to get some pics of it soon. Tom

[eightbore]

All Foxes should be made with straight grips and 32" barrels, but few are. Order a card copy to see who is the smart shooter who ordered your gun.

[Tom Wheaton]

All Foxes should be made with straight grips and 32" barrels, but few are. Order a card copy to see who is the smart shooter who ordered your gun.

Hello. What's the best way to order a card? Thanks, Tom

[mc15426378]

Here you go Tom. BTW, we'd sure like to see some photos of the gun. Mike

Write to John T Callahan. John T. Callahan Arms Historian P.O. Box 82 Southampton, MA 01073. Provide the serial number, gauge, and grade and enclose a check for $30 for Sterlingworths and $40 for graded guns. You will receive a letter in 4-8 weeks.