Custom Fox photos

deweyvicknair · Post by **deweyvicknair** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:07 pm

Here are some photos of a Sterlingworth that I'm building. It's almost ready for stocking. Thought you guys might like to see it.

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:32 am

Dewey, that's going to be one special piece !!! To say I am impressed is an understatement. I love the treatment on top of the action much less the false sideplates. Please keep on sending those pictures. Oh yeah, as an engraver, I am very pleased with your most excelent polishing job ---the receiver obviously never saw a buffing wheel. Thanks for the pictures ! ken

FRBRIT · Post by **FRBRIT** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:39 pm

Dewey, This is just an amazing example of fine art. You have so many wonderful touches here it takes a while looking at it to absorb everything you've done. I'm not much of a false side plate type of guy, but I have to hand it to you this is the first side plated Fox I've seen. I'm really looking forward to see how it's engraved.

Keep us posted as things progress and thanks for sharing.

Paul

deweyvicknair · Post by **deweyvicknair** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:24 am

Thanks for the replies and compliments. Paul, the reason I made the false sideplates is because I wanted to do something other than the fancy-back usually seen on Fox customs. I'm thinking of W&C Scott style cocking indicator windows in the sideplates. The design I came up with would use a spring-loaded flag that would be pushed into alignment with the window by the backs of the hammers when the gun was cocked. As far as engraving, I've not decided on any design or amount of coverage yet.

Dewey

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:08 am

Dewey ---- with the amount of work invested so far and that still to come, a great deal of thought re. the scratching would serve you well toward building the ideal piece. Many guys just flat don't give enough thought to what the overall look will be when job is finished. Fortunately, I do have clients who will work with me in regards to coverage, style of scrolol, game scenes or not, gold usage or not and so on. My suggestion to clients is to try and picture the look that will make you most happy when gun is complete. Please continue to post pictures as gun develops. Ken

eightbore · Post by **eightbore** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:18 pm

Dewey, what will you do with the milled circles behind the breech balls? Bill Murphy

goodsteel53 · Post by **goodsteel53** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:18 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished gun!

ed gagne · Post by **ed gagne** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:41 pm

any new progress on this cool gun?

eddie

deweyvicknair · Post by **deweyvicknair** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:02 pm

As a matter of fact, yes. I made and installed the Scott style cocking indicators that I had earlier mentioned. The indicators are spring-loaded pivoting flags that roll against the rear of the hammers. Here's a photo.

fullchoke16 · Post by **fullchoke16** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:26 pm

dewey,
That action appears to be going about 200 mph, even though it's sitting still.Nice Work. FRED

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:24 am

Mr. Dewey ---- when are you going to pleasure us with more pictures and present state of this new Fox gun ? I'd bet there are many here that would really enjoy seeing how much further along you've come. ken

deweyvicknair · Post by **deweyvicknair** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:46 pm

Update in custom Fox forum.

Dewey

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:20 pm

Thanks for the geads up -- absolutely great ! When are you going to color case it OR, are you waiting to have it engraved first ? Ken

TimmS · Post by **TimmS** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:46 pm

TITE

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:17 pm

Gents, I have had the honor of engraving this piece Mr. Dewey has churned out. It is so much nicer than the pictures show !! It will be on display at the Vintagers in Md. soon. Ken