Fox Collectors

I have been collecting and shooting Fox guns for a long time. My long range objective has been to collect a very nice representative example of A.H. Fox guns B grade to D grade, early and late style engraving. I have-had two unfilled slots, one a early engraved style D and a early engraved style B. So I have finally scored on the early style engraved BE and I am a very happy guy! Hard to beat the early Fox guns for quality. I will add picture when I have some time.

looks to be very nice example,im proud for you .

Craig,

From that one picture you posted, you're not likely to find one much better. And an ejector gun to boot.

That sure is a sweetie.

Yes, please, more pictures when you have time.

Jolly

Looks to be a very nice one, Craig. I'm sure you will enjoy it. I certainly have enjoyed my late style engraved BE, though it is restocked. Ducks, doves and a five stand class championship have all been claimed by it.

Looking forward to more pics and details.

Very, very nice. Congratulations Craig.

Here are some better pictures, 12ga 30" 1 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 14 1/8, 7lbs 11oz F/F Circa 1910. Ansley made some lovely guns!

Very nice example. Congrats!!

Very nice, Craig. I had one of those at one time!

Craig, you have found a very nice example! John

fox-admin wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:33 am Here are some better pictures, 12ga 30" 1 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 14 1/8, 7lbs 11oz F/F Circa 1910. Ansley made some lovely guns!

Hi Craig,
If I may, below is a picture of a sister to your very lovely early BE 12 gauge Fox. It too has 30 inch F &F Krupp barrels and has a birthdate also in 1910 - December 20 according to the copy of the factory card sent to me a few years back by your good friend Billy Harris. Serial number 15935.

Curious how close to litter mates they may be. I just didn't get mine tho, have had it 35 years.

Bill

Nice find Craig. Those early guns had so much character and craftsmanship they are truly a treasure when you find one like that.

Jolly: The two guns look like book ends, mine is 15528 no ship date, made for stock. Does your have Horne ejectors also?

I always refer to Craig’s article on engravers for early “C”. Both of your guns, the snipe has a beetle head. However, look at the wings. Bill’s has stripes, and on Craig’s the wings seem to be filled in a little more. It sure would be fun to line up a bunch of these guns and study the engraving. Each one is slightly different. That’s what makes these old guns so interesting. Each one is a piece of art. What would you guess the engraver received for each gun? $1.00 - $2.00?

fox-admin wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:11 pm Jolly: The two guns look like book ends, mine is 15528 no ship date, made for stock. Does your have Horne ejectors also?

Looks like the early ejectors.

Thanks Bill, one more question my barrel flat are stamped "Model 1910" is yours? Craig