Fox, 1932, sn1323178 12GA, 7lbs. 8oz., F/F, LOP 14 1/8"
The A.H. Fox Sterlingworth grade guns are known to offer the most bang for the Buck! Each Sterlingworth is the same gun mechanically as all other grades of the A.H. Fox gun, having the fewest parts and smallest action of any of its competitors. The Fox gun mechanism is utterly reliable, the locking mechanism simple and efficient, the barrels and action made of the finest steels of the time, the wood finely fitted to the action, checkering well cut, and the balance of the gun was superb. This example, sn132317 made in 1933, retains 95% factory case color- vivid and vibrant with some light wear on the balancing point. The very desirable #1 weight 32” barrels show 98% factory blue, the bores are mirror bright, double ivory beads, 2 ¾” chambers and 1 1/2” long forcing cones (modern chamber dimensions and long forcing cones make for safe shooting with softer recoil and better patterns, which benefit the shooter and preserve the integrity of these fine older doubleguns), choked F/F. The action locks up tight with a lever sitting right of center, the screws are excellent and all correctly clocked, the wood carries its original factory varnish with a few field marks and is stocked with modern dimensions. The gun is balanced just forward of the pin and comes up quickly, the butt finished with a genuine Silvers pad with black leather facing. Buy this gun with confidence! At Vintage Firearms, Inc. (VFI) we inspect each gun before purchase, our 4 gunsmiths clean and service each gun as needed, and on most guns, we strip the actions to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic clean and scrub all parts to shiny metal, inspect all parts for integrity and function, make any replacements or repairs necessary, lubricate and reassemble, providing VFI CERTIFIED GUNS, a $275 service in our shop. VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field. NONE of the other sellers provide this service. We provide the most comprehensive photography and specifications in the marketplace, information that allows you to make a good choice. Just remember, nowhere is it more apparent than in the gun world…you get what you pay for! If you want a fine Fox gun you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads. See the specifications below. A Fox Sterlingworth double with such great features and VFI certified for 90 days make this the double gun to own, buy with confidence. Enjoy.
Barrel: 32" #1 weight
Chokes: .036/.031
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .730/.729
Wall Thickness: .035/.031
% Blue: 98% factory blue
Chambers: 2 3/4" with long cones VFI
Ribs: tight
Sights: double ivory
Action: tight, centered
Extractors
Receiver: 95% vivid factory case color
Screws: excellent
Engraving: sharp clear
Trigger: double-crisp
Trigger Guard: 75% factory charcoal blue
Stock: Capped pistol grip/Splinter; straight grain walnut
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/8"
DAH: 2 9/16"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: neutral
Checkering: excellent
Butt Treatment: VFI Silvers red pad with leather face
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.
