Fox Sterlingworth upgrade.

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bamboozler
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Fox Sterlingworth upgrade.

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For those that asked here are some fresh new pics of the engraving Bob Strosin did on my 1913 20-gauge Sterlingworth Ejector w/30" 4-wt. barrels, Bob applied his French Gray finish. From here it goes back to Mark Beasland for barrel rust bluing and then back to Toby Leeds for final stock fitting and final finishing. I am hoping everything is done by mid-January for the 1st shoot in our local winter skeet league. I'm starting to get pretty excited...as it's been about a year and a half in the works. :D

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Post by MARSHFELLOW »

That, Mr. Bamboozler, is an absolute wow!!!! My congratulations. Anxious to see the finished product. Marshfellow
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Mega Ditto's
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holy!!!

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Post by Foxnut »

Now that is true Gun Porn!!!! Beutiful - Thanks for sharing
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bamboozler
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Post by bamboozler »

Just received my Sterlingworth Special project back from Toby Leeds, who created the stock from a blank purchased from Cecil Fredi. Toby did an outstanding job fitting, finishing and checkering. Just a few details left to take care of and it'll be done. :D :D Here are a few pics.

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Doug Mann
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Post by Doug Mann »

That is a wonderful Fox and something to be very proud of!

Bob and Toby do wonderful work and the partnership of their skills on your project is perfect.

Congratulations on a project well done.

Doug
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Post by FRBRIT »

I just shorted my key board out with the drool hitting it. Absolutely fantastic and WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by birdawg »

That is real eye candy.
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Glenn Fewless
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Post by Glenn Fewless »

Fine craftsmen and fine work. It is a lovely piece.

Glenn
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Post by bonasa »

Positively Stunning!! Engraving, wood, fit and finish - A Best Gun and a work of art!
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66fordking
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Post by 66fordking »

What more can be said! Foxes like that i can only dream of having great gun truly a work of art.
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Post by JRAnderson »

Great looking project.
What chokes did you end up with?
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Post by bamboozler »

Thanks to all for the kind words---it is really a tribute to the craftsmen who made my dream come true. Metalsmith Mark Beasland, stocker Toby Leeds and engraver Bob Strosin poured their heart and soul into this project...I am humbled by their workmanship and devotion to their craft.

The little Fox's usage will primarily be my 20-gauge skeet gun, it will also see some time in Wisconsin's grouse and woodcock coverts, for these pursuits I have chosen to have it choked .004/.008.

The gun went from this:

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To this:

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By these craftsmen:

Mark Beasland
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Toby Leeds

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Bob Strosin

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bigkev
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Post by bigkev »

That is a beauty! Truly outstanding work. The engraving is spectacular! I had a CSMC fox made that looks a little like yours, but I am jealous.
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