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NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:07 pm
by kcordell
Hi,
Could someone help me? I am looking to see if anyone can tell me what the original configuration for SN#201508 was? Its in 20 Ga.
I am sending in for my letter but need data soon.
Thanks,
KC
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:15 pm
by fox-admin
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Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:07 pm
by ahfoxman
Good Evening Newbie,
The NON walnut stock and forend are ORIGINAL, so are the 26" bbls. Congratulations on a great find and good luck in its purchase.
Always Remember: Life is Good, Treat it With Respect, AHFoxman
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:06 pm
by Brian
NON Walnut stock and fore end?? Tell us more
what kind of wood was it?
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:18 pm
by kcordell
Brian wrote:NON Walnut stock and fore end?? Tell us more
what kind of wood was it?
Thanks AH FOXMAN. Yes, still a newbie, what is a NON walnut stock?
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:17 am
by Brian
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Thanks AH FOXMAN. Yes, still a newbie, what is a NON walnut stock?[/quote]
Made out of material other than walnut.
maybe beech, maybe birch, maybe maple??? what does the card say?
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:56 pm
by kcordell
I cant tell the type of wood that it is but it is georgeous.
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:20 pm
by ASavageFox
I think the majority of guys here would really like to see a picture of this gun if you don't mind posting it...
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:28 pm
by NJdblgun
yes, pictures, please. sounds like an interesting and unique gun
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:40 pm
by kcordell
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:56 pm
by ASavageFox
I'm no expert but I would have said that was walnut...
looks like a 20 X(e)... barrels look way longer than 26"
Any butt plate? Skeleton?
If its original, I would says its very rare. one of 152 for sure.
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:38 pm
by kcordell
ASavageFox wrote:I'm no expert but I would have said that was walnut...
looks like a 20 X(e)... barrels look way longer than 26"
Any butt plate? Skeleton?
If its original, I would says its very rare. one of 152 for sure.
Butt plate is finely checkered wood with no metal.
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:42 pm
by fox-admin
It is a very nice gun. My guess is the barrels have been re-blued since the barrel flats are not finished with fancy file marks. The stock appears refinished due to the lack of any handling marks but it is very hard to tell from pictures. I am looking forward to getting my fingerprints on it at the Vintgers. You are a very lucky man, outstanding Fox.
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:37 pm
by kcordell
fox-admin wrote:It is a very nice gun. My guess is the barrels have been re-blued since the barrel flats are not finished with fancy file marks. The stock appears refinished due to the lack of any handling marks but it is very hard to tell from pictures. I am looking forward to getting my fingerprints on it at the Vintgers. You are a very lucky man, outstanding Fox.
All good points above hence my initial questioning on the configuration and condition.
Re: NEWBIE AH FOX QUESTION
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:23 pm
by Silvers
Congrats KC on your nice Fox! I agree with Craig's assessment on the likely barrel reblue, also that the stock may be redone. I see the fences are not filed but I understand that isn't that uncommon with XE's.
A couple of oddities, to me at least. The milling marks on the watertable are unusual, first one I've seen like that. Also, the patent dates are done with different fonts and sizes; usually they are pretty uniform.
Mr. Cordell, can you please post a pic of the bottom of the wrist area so we can see what the triggerguard tang looks like? Silvers