Heavy Trigger Pulls on Fox CE

jerry serie · 07-04-2026, 04:53 PM

I recently purchased a very nice early (1918) CE Fox double trigger that has awful trigger pulls. Anyone know a qualified gunsmith who could help me? I live in mid-Atlantic MD. I would appreciate any suggestions or previous experiences.

Many Thanks........Jerry

Phil Yearout · 07-04-2026, 05:01 PM

Not in your area but Dennis Potter in Wisconsin did trigger work on my Parker and Fox SBTs and did a great job. Pretty quick turnaround and reasonable prices. I have his contact info if you need it.

jerry serie · 07-05-2026, 04:04 PM

Thanks Phil, let me get back to you after I do some more research. I appreciate your recommendation.

Double Lab · 07-05-2026, 05:21 PM

Jerry,

I have a Fox BE that had the same problem when I bought it and after a flat of shells it sort of cleared up. It just might need to be cleaned and freshly lubed. The trigger pulls now are quite reasonable.

John Davis · 07-05-2026, 06:53 PM

Nothing worse than a heavy trigger pull.

jerry serie · 07-05-2026, 09:13 PM

Mike McIntosh has a good description of the problem in his book "Shotgun Technicana " p.147-152. he also points out the dilemma, and consequences with attempting to repair the problem. I'll maybe take your advice and see if shooting the gun for a while and see whether the trigger pulls get better and become more tolerable. Thanks. Jerry