Fox Information

[jhunter16]

Hi guys, I'm not only new to the forum, but collecting guns in general. I have a chance to purchase a Fox side by side 12ga from a friend and was hoping to get a little more information from the forum! It is in good condition, no engraving or special wood that I can tell. The serial number is 10648A. According to a file I found online, the gun was probably built around 1910, but I could be wrong. Any and all information is greatly appreciated!

[vaturkey]

This might help you:

http://www.foxcollectors.com/ah_fox/content/ae_fox.html

I'm guessing the gun in question has early A style engraving.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Welcome jhunter!! If you are interested in a copy of the original factory card you can request one. Members of AHFCA get 1 free look up per year, non-members must pay for each look-up.

[TOOL MAN]

I'll second that welcome, Jhunter!

The only surefire way to determine a ship date is by requesting a factory letter from Savage/Fox historian John Callahan. I'll attach that link a bit later but I have to ask, does it really matter whether this Fox left Philly in 1909 or 1911? The early A-grades were wonderful guns, simple though elegant and built like Panzer tanks! If you're new to double guns it's far more important that you focus on the barrels and mechanics before worrying about production dates. It really helps to have a mentor who knows the basics and can lend advice and support before you tumble headlong down a slippery and often costly, slope.

If you're looking for help from the many, esteemed and knowledgeable members of this fine organization, you would be best served by posting several, detailed pictures of this gun. All else is merely tennis in the dark.