Philly Gun
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:24 am
Hi folks,
I just signed on to this forum because I just acquired a Philadelphia Arms gun. It is an A grade with 30 inch barrels. Has "FOX" in small block letters on the action and Philadelphia Arms on the rib, Krupp steel. Serial number is 1841.Condition is not great. A reblue is fading, stock was sanded way too much during a refinish and some wood is chipped around the action. Some wood has been removed on the underside of the stock in front of the trigger guard. Looks like a router bit was used. Perhaps a repair was started, then abandoned. Butt plate and grip cap intact. Locks up tight. Bores bright. Looks like it was used regularly, but not pampered or lovingly cared for. I can't try to post any photos until I pick it up (California 10 day wait). I have scoured the net and probably seen most of the info available. However, any comments and new info is welcome.
Joe
I just signed on to this forum because I just acquired a Philadelphia Arms gun. It is an A grade with 30 inch barrels. Has "FOX" in small block letters on the action and Philadelphia Arms on the rib, Krupp steel. Serial number is 1841.Condition is not great. A reblue is fading, stock was sanded way too much during a refinish and some wood is chipped around the action. Some wood has been removed on the underside of the stock in front of the trigger guard. Looks like a router bit was used. Perhaps a repair was started, then abandoned. Butt plate and grip cap intact. Locks up tight. Bores bright. Looks like it was used regularly, but not pampered or lovingly cared for. I can't try to post any photos until I pick it up (California 10 day wait). I have scoured the net and probably seen most of the info available. However, any comments and new info is welcome.
Joe