Tough question on a C grade

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tudurgs
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Tough question on a C grade

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I know - no pictures, so this is unfair, but, I'm not a Fox guy ,and have number of questions:

Came across a C grade 12 gauge, two barrel set (SN2410) - 26" and 30". 26 " barrels appear to have been added later - different extractor configuration and may never been shot. BT forearm. All numbers match
30 " barrels may have been redone many years ago - splinter forearm. Case colors are nice - perhaps too nice for a 90 year old gun. 14 1/2 in pull to a Pachmyer White line pad. Round pistol grip. Nice wood, but pores aren't fully filled. Would that be typical for a C grade? Didn't get to measure drop, but not too bad.

Any estimates on its value?

Would a gun of that vintage have had short chambers?

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Most 12-gauge Ansley H. Fox doubles are chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. However, back in the day the practice was to hold chambers 1/8 inch shorter then the intended shell. So, most Philadelphia-built and early Utica Fox guns in 12-gauge have 2 5/8 inch chambers, intended for 2 3/4 inch shells; 16-gauge guns have 2 7/16 inch chambers intended for the standard of the day 2 9/16 inch 16-gauge shells; and 20-gauge guns have chambers about 2 3/8 inch intended for the 2 1/2 inch 20-gauge shell.

Without a bunch of pictures there isn't much we could tell you about such a gun.
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