AE Grade 16 GA
AE Grade 16 GA
Hi All. Here is another family jewel. I had a chance to get this one photographed this evening and thought I would put it up. Again I have edited the serial number number so if you think you have some info on this one please PM me. This one has seen the most use over the years. It has 30" barrels and is very light and well balanced. All the best!
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Re: A Grade 16 GA
Jonathan, another very fine straight grip Fox. Thanks for posting. The frame scallops along with the rebates (which were only done on XE and higher grade guns) suggest Burt Becker to me. This one looks like it was done up on an AE frame. Stock cheeks are checkered and the nose of the comb has that distinct abrupt shaping; of course the stock was obviously replaced to fit the frame mods. Wow! Your Great Grandfather sure knew what he wanted!
I see both ejectors have a slight bend from kicking out umpteen hulls, noticeable at their center stem. They can be easily straightened IN A FIXTURE to keep from forcing the barrels off the face if you decide to shoot this Fox.
Depending on the date, please count me in on the VA get together you posted on the Ole Miss thread. THANK YOU! Frank
I see both ejectors have a slight bend from kicking out umpteen hulls, noticeable at their center stem. They can be easily straightened IN A FIXTURE to keep from forcing the barrels off the face if you decide to shoot this Fox.
Depending on the date, please count me in on the VA get together you posted on the Ole Miss thread. THANK YOU! Frank