Fox Collectors

I need info on how the checkering and pattern should look on my "A" 12 ga. sn# 260xx. Pictures would be great, as well as a detailed description.

Also, I am in need of a correct butt plate. Is this one correct?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =291636193

If anyone has a nice one in for sale that is correct, please let me know.

Thanks.

Semper,

Your 270XX vintage A grade should look similar to the one pictured below, SN 319XX, which shows the checkereing pattern and the butt plate.

This gun has a half pistol grip or sometimes called a Prince of Wales grip or round knob. My guess is most A grades have the 1/2 pistol grip but if it does have a capped, full pistol grip, it likely would be a plain Sterlingworth style cap with no markings or lettering. The butt plate should have the "Ring" around both mounting holes.

Original Ringed Hole butt plates are not very common. A plain style would probably be suitable on a restocked gun if you can't find the correct one.

I don't have better foto's of the checkering pattern that's handy. What other "detailed description" are you looking for?

What part of WNY are you in?

Jolly

I am having the gun restocked. The checkering appears to be flat vs. pointed- is this true, or is the checkering just worn down?
Also, were there different patterns/spacing of checkering, and what should my era gun be?

Thanks.

18 or 20 lines per inch should be correct.Bobby

Semperdog,

The checkering is not pointed on the late style A's. If I had a better close up picture, I would copy it to your post.

And your gun with SN 26XXX would likely have been made in the mid 1920's +/-.

Jolly