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A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:29 pm
by conrod
This was my grandfather's gun and I was fortunate enough to inherit it.
I am attaching a copy of J.T. Callahan's letter to me regarding the full description of the shotgun.
I'm just curious to know what it is worth for insurance purposes.
Thank you in advance for your replies.
Conrad
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:35 pm
by conrod
let me try again on the pictures:
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:46 pm
by George Lander
WOW Conrad! That is a rare one IMO. A 16 bore CE w/ single trigger, BTFE & 24 inch barrels from the factory. I would say insure it for no less than 15K and perhaps more like 20K. You have a family treasure.
Best Regards, George
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:56 pm
by MARSHFELLOW
Great Gun !!
Can you share some pictures of the sides of the receiver?....I want to see the engraving on the flat sided (SP style) frame...that sure is special order with that configuration. I'd love to see shots of how the frame is marked, bottom of the barrels too.
Thanks,
tjw
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:23 pm
by Stan Hillis
conrod,
Please check your personal messages.
Thanks, Stan
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:27 pm
by Stan Hillis
conrod,
It looks like your tang screws, as pictured on the photo with the ser. no. on the tang, are 1/2 turn off on each. They could have been swapped into the wrong respective holes, also. The edges of the screws should be flush with the holes and are not. Very nice gun.
Stan
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:15 pm
by Scott
WOW!!!! This was the September Card of the month! What a neat gun!
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:27 pm
by Parker16
Wow! What great Fox! I wonder if there is a checkered butt under that pad?
Dave...
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:46 am
by conrod
Thanks Guys! I had no idea what a treasure I was left with! Not sure I understand the September Card response...please enlighten. Should I peel the red rubber pad back to see regarding the checkered butt?
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:48 am
by conrod
What's the deal with different chokes on the barrels?
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:46 am
by MARSHFELLOW
To have a different bb "pattern density" at closer/farther ranges.....the short version.
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:16 am
by conrod
Chokes...is that typical for double barrels to have different chokes?
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:41 am
by MARSHFELLOW
Yes, that is the norm.
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:35 am
by Twice Barrel
conrod wrote: Should I peel the red rubber pad back to see regarding the checkered butt?
NO The recoil pad is undoubtedly attached with screws. If you wish to remove the pad I strongly recommend finding a competent gunsmith/stock maker with the proper tools and skills to do it.
Re: A. H. Fox CE Grade 16 Ga
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:26 pm
by eightbore
Would the administrator bring the September card of the month up to this forum? I am having difficulty bringing it to the top. It doesn't seem to respond to a "reply". It is now in the "Member's Archives". Thanks, Craig.