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Goldenfox
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Unread postby cpmaloney » Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:00 pm

Hi,
I am new to the Fox Collectors site and I am writing my first post. My Dad's Fox is a 12 GA side by side with the S/N 78553. I am wondering about the history of the gun. When was it maufactured? It has the Sterlingworth on it also.What kind of a price does this gun usually bring at a gun show? This gun is not for sale. The Pat stamps show up until 1906. I see no mark on the S/N area as to the Grade.
I was at a Rod and Gun Club today and shot the gun for the first time on 30-35 years. I loved it. Hit 6 out of 8 "birds" on the low house. There was a man there who said the gun should be "re-done" by a professional. I have the name of a person and I need guidance as to how much I should have done. Can someone please help me on this?
Thanks,
C.P.
PS. Please don't ask how I did on the high house.
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Goldenfox
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cpmaloney,
I pulled your post from the History thread and placed it here so you may get a few more responses. These members are a wealth of information and can help you with their opinions and knowledge.
I do have a fairly good gunsmith in Ward, Colorado, Steve Bertram. He is very good at restoring vintage Foxes, his favorite gun. I am having him make a bespoke 16ga from a Sterlingworth ejector. On Monday, I will pick up my 12ga Sterlingworth that I had him restock and reblue. I'll post pictures of it when I get it.
There are many more fine gunsmiths out there, in various parts of the country. I chose mine because of a recommendation from a gun shop and because her is within an hours drive of my house.
Welcome aboard, and have fun with your new Fox.
Charlie
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Welcome to the "Fox Fraternity"!! Looks like your Sterly was made in 1917. As for value, that depends on condition and whether someone is a collector or a shooter/hunter. Have it checked by a reputable SxS gunsmith before you do anything to it. Normally the cost of "fixing" a perfectly safe gun will far exceed any value. As long as it's sound and safe, have fun with it!!
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