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Unread 09-29-2022, 11:42 PM   #5
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They are plenty serviceable guns. They are economy utility guns that are not finely finished, but they are built well enough for durability.
The major platform was the Stevens/Savage 311. Which is the same mechanically as the Fox Model B. The model B was a dressed up version of the 311 and was offered as as a lower priced alternative to the Savage Fox (formerly AH Fox).

I think the survival of them for as long ad they did was more that they could be made in a manner that they were more profitable and it made sense to continue to offer them. Many other double guns left the market and the few left standing will get the business from those who want to give it.

And the Tenite stocks were only used on the Model 311 and that was in the late 40s-1950s I believe. They were not ever used on the model B.

The very first model Bs were decently put together guns and attractive looking. Walnut stocks, hand cut checkering, case hardening and a game scene etched on the bottom of the frame. Later versions really got cheapened down in these regards. Birch stocks, pressed checkering, blued or painted frames and cheesy chiseling or no ornamentation at all.
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