Late model Fox Sterlingworth

BRDHNTR · 04-03-2013, 06:23 AM

I'm going to pass on this SW. Too much uncertainty and I'll hold out for something better I can pick up for my grandson - there's plenty of time. Some of you have inquired about the shop in case I decide not to pursue this double.

If someone wants to pursue this 20 ga SW, send me a pm and I'll give you the contact info.

Harold Pickens · 04-03-2013, 07:06 AM

It is hard to find any 20 SW for less than a grand unless it is in poor shape. One of the good things about the Savage Foxes is that they are 2 3/4" chambered, and they also generally have more modern dimensions. I have 2 SW16's and 2 SW 20's, all savage era ,and would not consider any offer less than a thousand.
(no, they are not for sale)

Double Lab · 04-03-2013, 07:26 AM

I agree Harold. I have a number of Foxes, all Philly guns except for 2, a 16 and a 20 SW. They may not have the mantra of a Philly gun but they still are a very well built great handling smallbore SxS. With my 16 SW Deluxe this past season in So. Dakota I managed a true double on wild roosters. No doubles pin for that one but as they say "A Fox gets the game".

Harold Pickens · 04-03-2013, 09:54 AM

Daryl, I too have 16 SW deluxe with the grip cap , but unfortunately the mid ivory bead was missing when I bought it (back in the mid '80'sfor $300).
I've shot alot of birds with that gun, but more often now carry a Savage SW16 that someone cut the barrels back too 26 1/2 and has a very nice replacement stock. I think I shoot it better. I have a late production SW20 that has 60% or better case colrs and a nicer than normal wood--it is definately a $1200 or better gun.

Wild Skies · 04-03-2013, 03:42 PM

This gun was described as:

"Gun is tight as a drum. Stock was cut to 13 1/2 " and has a pachmayer recoil pad installed making the LOP a little more than 14 1/4 inches or so. The wood on the gun is good, no cracks, splits, chips etc. Metal work is good. Barrels ring ok. Checkering shows wear."

One respondent said "$1200 is way high for the gun you are describing" and another said "sounds like a thousand dollar gun at most" before we found out that it had its frame reblued.

I must be living in a different universe as I cannot find a 20-ga. Sterlingworth, Utica or Philly, in similar or better condition as the gun was initially described currently listed anywhere on the planet for $1200 or less. Where are they? Please supply a link, I'd like to take a look.