Fox Sterlingworth - Page 2

Double Lab · 12-22-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

I looked at a fox sterlingworth in a local gun shop. It was is nice condition very little cc left. No stock cracks or rust. The barrels were suspiciously shiny. The lock up was very impressive. Asking $1000. I think a little over priced I am thinking more like $700-$800. What do you think a decent sterlingworth should go for.

Eldon;
Even if you pay $1000 bucks for the Sterly the old adage stands. You never pay too much you only pay too early. Try to find a SxS with that quality made today. The Sterlingworths are a great gun.

Bill Murphy · 12-22-2013, 10:59 AM

Very little case colors, barrels suspiciously shiny means $1000 is way up on the high side. $1000 should buy a high condition Sterlingworth with a good percentage of visible colors. They are hard to find but worth looking for. $600 to $700 should buy a really nice Sterly with original butt and no problems of originality.

Eldon Goddard · 12-23-2013, 02:37 PM

It is a Philadelphia sterlingworth. Still think 1000 is a little high for the condition.

Opening Day · 12-23-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

It is a Philadelphia sterlingworth. Still think 1000 is a little high for the condition.

Then go with your "gut" on this one...

Eldon Goddard · 12-23-2013, 03:27 PM

Good Advice. My gut already told me quit spending so much money on guns.

Jack Selman · 12-22-2013, 09:44 AM

Ivory Beads sold me a 26" 20 gauge Philly several years ago. It is truly an entry-level Cadillac that fits like a glove and performs as well as my small bore Parkers. And they do not cost out the nose to weigh less!!

OH Osthaus · 12-22-2013, 10:18 AM

I was a Fox guy before i bought my first Parker, Sterlingworths are great guns, still have a couple.

But the question was is a grand too much for a 12 gauge we don't have enough info on.

unless it is a very good early Philly gun, I would offer less.

Researcher · 12-23-2013, 04:46 PM

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My gut already told me quit spending so much money on guns.

Oh Eldon!!! Say it isn't so!!

Eldon Goddard · 12-23-2013, 05:55 PM

Don't worry Mr. Noreen it will only be tell the next paycheck.

B. Dudley · 01-01-2014, 08:14 AM

Eldon,
You can get many Sterlingworths in sound and similar condition to what you describe for the 700 to 800 price mark you are thinking.

Lockup on Sterlingworths is usually always good and tight due to the rotary mechanism.
Case colors, or at least a good amount of them great more rare on them because the factory colors wore off easily.