AH Fox “A” ?

[Bill Murphy]

Craig, you were probably very close to getting a free Fox Collectors appraisal, but...

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack

It would pay you to become a member of the A.H. Fox Collectors Association; annual membership is only $30 and gets you one free factory card lookup per calendar year. If you joined that would get you a card on this gun free and answer many questions, since ancillary information on the details of the gun are frequently noted on the card. As a member, you would also qualify for succeeding card lookups at a nominal fee after your yearly "freebie", as well as receive the quarterly newsletter. This would answer many questions about the authenticity of this gun. It might also encourage you to reconsider restoration efforts (e.g., rebluing, etc.) in the event the factory card shows it to be a potentially rare, custom-ordered gun.

I did and already asked for whatever info is available on the old beater . Might have to do the same on my Robert Montgomery 20 gauge Sterlingworth . Robert Montgomery was about a B grade actor from the 20’s and 30’s , his biggest claim to fame was being Elizabeth Montgomery’s father . She was the actor that played the witch on the TV series “Bewitched” .

[6pt-Sika]

Hmmm doesn’t bring much light on the subject .

[6pt-Sika]

Methinks it was restocked. Using a yardstick I got 1 1/2” and 2 1/4” .

[6pt-Sika]

My unfounded opinion on this gun is that some well off sport bought it new and later wanted it embellished . I also believe the sport hunted in AR , MS or LA for waterfowl the guns 30” F&F . I also believe at some point the sport gave it to someone possibly the guy I got it from’s grandfather . I doubt that this guys grandfather bought it based on the fact that I asked the fellow how he ended up in Virginia and he told me he had moved here looking for work . “Generally” all the well heeled folks I know or have met from the Deep South didn’t move for work . Anyway that’s just my opinion .

[Dean Romig]

I hope somehow we find out about the upgrade - especially, to me anyhow, about the engraving.






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[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I hope somehow we find out about the upgrade - especially, to me anyhow, about the engraving.
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The bummer in all this is that the gun seems to fit me well . And if I shoot it better then my normal uhm VH 12’s I’m gonna be PO’d

[Bill Murphy]

I still think there's a big question about the Ansley Fox in a banner. Definitely points to a factory or factory employee engraving job.

[6pt-Sika]

Removed the stock today and of course got the screw out the head . I think the wood will head to Danny Patton and see if he can perform ANOTHER miracle . Get the head oil free and glued , put on a pad and fill in the finial . My gunsmith buddy can get the lever back over in a more right of center position . It also has a slight bend which he seems to think he can work out as well . Think I’ll get him to do a rust blue on the barrels . After he’s finished with the top lever I’ll see if I can’t get the exterior of the action cleaned up relatively well . I was hoping when I got the Jostam off I’d find something written beneath but no cigar same under the grip cap . So far nothing SF

[Mills]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Removed the stock today and of course got the screw out the head . I think the wood will head to Danny Patton and see if he can perform ANOTHER miracle . Get the head oil free and glued , put on a pad and fill in the finial . My gunsmith buddy can get the lever back over in a more right of center position . It also has a slight bend which he seems to think he can work out as well . Think I’ll get him to do a rust blue on the barrels . After he’s finished with the top lever I’ll see if I can’t get the exterior of the action cleaned up relatively well . I was hoping when I got the Jostam off I’d find something written beneath but no cigar same under the grip cap . So far nothing SF

Good plan