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Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:10 pm
by SPE33
Wondering if anyone has seen or heard of one like this before-Mylandco.website has listed a Sterlingworth cape gun.12ga.by 45-70-500. serial#70345 .I have seen pictures of a L.C.Smith with a 45-70 insert that projected out past the end of one barrel. No pictures of this gun tho.Several other Foxes here as well.
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:50 am
by Stan Hillis
Seems as if I heard George mention several years ago that he had that gun, but I cannot remember any details about it and I have never seen it. George (Lander), who owns the company you mentioned, is a member here, or was. I see he hasn't posted since August of last year. Maybe he will pop in and answer your questions about it.
SRH
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:43 am
by Silvers
Try typing cape gun in the search function in the upper right hand corner of the screen, and see what comes up.
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:44 pm
by George Lander
Yes Stan: I do own a Fox Sterlingworth 12 gauge x 45-70 Cape Gun. The SN is 70345. It has 30" barrels. It is an extractor gun with sling swivels & rifle sights (added on). It appears to be a very professional if not a factory job.It has the Philadelphia address. At one time I owned another Sterlingworth with both barrels chambered for 45-70. I haven't been posting much since I lost my wife this past December. I would like to order a factory letter on this gun & another Sterlingworth that I just acquired SN 115054 which is a 12 gauge two barrel set w/ matching numbers. I am not able to pull up the ordering info for a letter. Could someone please help.
Best Regards, George
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:14 pm
by waterman
I am so sorry to here about you wife George.. Donnie Reels
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:17 pm
by TOOL MAN
George,
The AHFCA Board offers our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. I copied this from the drop-down on our site. Hope it helps. -----SC
Write to John T Callahan--- John T. Callahan, Arms Historian, P.O. Box 82 Southampton, MA 01073. Provide the serial number, gauge, and grade and enclose a check for $30 for Sterlingworths and $40 for graded guns. You will receive a letter in 4-8 weeks.
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:20 pm
by George Lander
Thank You Donnie (Waterman) & Toolman. It has been a tough nine months. We were married for 52 years and they went by like a flash. I will send off for factory letters tomorrow.
Best Regards, George
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:43 pm
by Stan Hillis
George,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. You have my sympathy and my prayers. Last we talked in person was at the Fall Classic in 2012, as I recall. My best wishes to you.
Stan
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:51 am
by waterman
George please let us now what the letter says.. Donnie
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:20 am
by Fin2Feather
George, deepest condolences on the loss of your wife. Wishing the best for you, your family and friends. -- Phil Yearout
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:35 am
by George Lander
Thank You Stan & Phil. It means a lot to know that my friends here care. Donnie, I will as soon as they arrive.
Best Regards, George
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:14 pm
by Mills
Hang in there George. I don't know where I would be without my wife. The research letter will give you something to look forward to.
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:29 pm
by George Lander
THanks Mills: Research letter ordered....................Best Regards, George
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:43 pm
by George Lander
Stan: With regards to SN 70345 my February 2, 2010 Callahan letter states: "that is is a Sterlingworth Fiels, 12 Gauge, 28 barrels Choked Mod (R) & Full (L) it has a walnut stock measuringing 114 inches LOP & 3 drop at heel. It's weight is 6 3/4 to 7 pounds. It was shipped from Fox's plant in Philadelphia, PA on December 1, 1913 to the original consignee entered as T.B. Davis Arms Co. of Portland, Maine". Mr. Callahan.s note states that "I never heard of any that were furnished commercially with only one barrel rifled. He further state that he knows of one that has both barrels rifled that was an R&D gun. He also states that he has it"
If I am not mistaken Michel McIntosh states in his Fox book that Ansley's son had some double rifles made up at the plant for some friends that were going to hunt in Africa.
Best Regards, George
Re: Sterlingworth cape gun
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:05 pm
by Researcher
Ansley's only son, James Ansley Fox, died of cholera before his second birthday.
