New to Fox guns

[EricB]

I’ve got a Sterlingworth inbound that is approximately a 1914 vintage. It’s my first Fox, so I joined up here to learn more about the guns. Even though it’s the bottom of the line, I’ll be proud to own it and may even take it out hunting if it is in good working order.

[Rbishop]

Eric there are a lot of individuals here that have loads of knowledge (not me) about the Fox guns. Welcome! You will find lots of Sterlingworth fans here!

[Jeff S]

Welcome aboard Eric. I look forward to seeing pictures of your Sterly with some freshly harvested "game". What are your plans for that gun? Pheasants, ducks, doves, grouse, rabbits?

[EricB]

Welcome aboard Eric. I look forward to seeing pictures of your Sterly with some freshly harvested "game". What are your plans for that gun? Pheasants, ducks, doves, grouse, rabbits?

My hope is that I’ll be taking pictures of my Golden, my SW and some pheasants next fall. Depending on whether the gun is safe and I can hit flying game using it of course.

[49packard]

Welcome Eric,
The A.H. Fox is a great shotgun even the STERLINGWORTH. You have joined a wonderful organization with great people.
I have to warn you FOX SHOTGUNS are like potato chips. You just can't stop at 1!!!!! The Best Always.

Brian

[Double O]

Eric, Brian is right! You can’t stop at just one.

[EricB]

Uh-oh. I already have an impulse buying problem with guns. This could get very expensive.

[gunut]

post some pictures when you get the gun.....no need to wait for fall and game.....

[EricB]

post some pictures when you get the gun.....no need to wait for fall and game.....

I’ll take a stab at posting. I got the gun today. Needs a grip cap and a replacement recoil pad (as well as the old screw holes plugged and redrilled. The right barrel has a small dent but otherwise it’s not bad for a gun that’s 107 years old. Still locks up tight!

[EricB]

post some pictures when you get the gun.....no need to wait for fall and game.....

I’ll take a stab at posting. I got the gun today. Needs a grip cap and a replacement recoil pad (as well as the old screw holes plugged and redrilled. The right barrel has a small dent but otherwise it’s not bad for a gun that’s 107 years old. Still locks up tight!

Actually, I’m not positive that I’ll replace the pad. I’m tempted to try to get the stock to the original length or a bit longer using a piece of walnut and try to find a period looking butt plate.

[EricB]

Duplicate

[EricB]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FHU5MufzSsS1z4pKA

This is it. I’ve been using oil and some 0000 steel wool to get grime off the barrels & I can’t believe how much crud is coming off.

[DarylC]

Very nice Eric, I'm sure you will enjoy your Sterlingworth and I bet it won't be your last.
Do yourself and the gun a favor and stop using the 0000 steel wool on the metal. Instead order some of these www.big45metalcleaner.com to clean the metal surfaces on your gun.
You won't use anything else and they are completely safe to use on blued metal.

Daryl

[EricB]

Thanks for the tip!

[vaturkey]

Yep, the Frontier cleaning pads work well.