INFO ON STERLINGWORTH CAPE GUN

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George Lander
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INFO ON STERLINGWORTH CAPE GUN

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I recently purchased and just received a rather unusual A.H. Fox Sterlingworth gun from Poulin's Antique Auctions in 12 gauge (left) and 45/70 Government (right). I have had other cape guns but never had or even heard of a Fox.

Do any of you know if they ever produced a gun like this in Philly. The serial number puts it in the 1910 range. The head of the right breech is marked "45/70" above the extractor. The gun is in fairly high condition although a little on the heavy side.

I don't plan to sell the gun and bid on it mainly out of curiosity. Any info would be kindly appreciated.

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There use to be one kicking around the Great Southern Weapons Fair back in the Courtney Smith days. I was sure in my mind it was someones after-market project. Certainly never appeared in any piece of Fox paper or advertising I've ever seen. A letter from Callahan should answer any questions.
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