October
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Who's Online Now
2 members (SKB, Mills), 638 guests, and 5 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums10
Topics39,519
Posts562,298
Members14,590
Most Online9,918
Jul 28th, 2025
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#153515 07/05/09 08:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
gjw Offline OP
Sidelock
**
OP Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
Hi all, for a long time now, I've been toying with getting an American classic. I've decided that I'd like to get a Fox AE in 16ga. I need some help from you Fox/American gun pros.

What do I need to look out for with a Fox gun, other than the normal double gun inspection? Any hints on what to look out for? I know the stock needs modern specs. so that's one down.

What kind of a price can I expect to pay for one in excellent shape (95% or better)?

Also, any leads on one?

Thanks so much for the help!!

Greg


Gregory J. Westberg
MSG, USA
Ret
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,604
Likes: 12
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,604
Likes: 12
Greg,

I own one Fox, a 12ga AE. That said, I don't know much about them. I am posting because I think I know of a 16ga Sterlingworth 'Pin Gun' for sale if you would be interested.


Mike
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
gjw Offline OP
Sidelock
**
OP Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
Thanks Mike, but I have my mind set on an AE 16ga.

All the best!

Greg


Gregory J. Westberg
MSG, USA
Ret
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,948
Likes: 144
Sidelock
***
Online Content
Sidelock
***

Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,948
Likes: 144
Pin guns were only in 12-gauge. A true 95% AE-Grade 16-gauge is going to be at least four grand.

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,604
Likes: 12
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,604
Likes: 12
My mistake. Two Sterlingworths being passed around at the U.P. Shoot. One 12ga pin gun, the other a 'standard' 16ga Sterlingworth.


Mike
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,249
Likes: 6
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,249
Likes: 6
Greg, the normal double gun inspection you mentioned in first post will cover any Fox. As with any older double, barrel bores and walls should be checked for honing. Also, pay attention to the timing of the ejectors. Sometimes the right barrel ejector mechanism gets a bit worn due to primary use and it trips really late in the opening cycle, or won't trip at all. Not a big deal to retime but you'll have to find a man who knows how to do it. The Fox 2nd gen ejector system is very reliable but if an amateur goofs ups something, new ejector parts are hard to find.

You might consider joining the A H Fox Collectors Association - Fox guns may be advertised f/s or wanted on the MEMBERS FORUM. Also it seems many members give other members first dibs on Fox guns thru PM's and personal communications before they hit the auction sites and dealers. NOTE to anyone using this link, the Members Forum will not come up unless you are a paid annual or life member and signed in with your p/w. Silvers

http://www.foxcollectors.com/


I AM SILVERS, NOT SLIVER = two different members. I'm in the northeast, the other member is in MT.
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 106
Sidelock
Offline
Sidelock

Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 106
I have a Fox 16ga that is 95%. Will send pics if you like. Price is $4500. Best, Roger

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
gjw Offline OP
Sidelock
**
OP Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,338
Likes: 347
Originally Posted By: e15cap
I have a Fox 16ga that is 95%. Will send pics if you like. Price is $4500. Best, Roger


Hi Roger, I'd be interested if it is an AE. If so, some pics would be great. Here's my e-mail

wesbutte@westriv.com

Thanks!!!

Greg


Gregory J. Westberg
MSG, USA
Ret

Link Copied to Clipboard

doublegunshop.com home | Welcome | Sponsors & Advertisers | DoubleGun Rack | Doublegun Book Rack

Order or request info | Other Useful Information

Updated every minute of everyday!


Copyright (c) 1993 - 2024 doublegunshop.com. All rights reserved. doublegunshop.com - Bloomfield, NY 14469. USA These materials are provided by doublegunshop.com as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. doublegunshop.com assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. doublegunshop.com further does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these materials. doublegunshop.com shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits, which may result from the use of these materials. doublegunshop.com may make changes to these materials, or to the products described therein, at any time without notice. doublegunshop.com makes no commitment to update the information contained herein. This is a public un-moderated forum participate at your own risk.

Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without prior written consent of the Copyright holder. For specifics on Copyright Law and restrictions refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ - doublegunshop.com will not monitor nor will they be held liable for copyright violations presented on the BBS which is an open and un-moderated public forum.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.0.33-0+deb9u11+hw1 Page Time: 0.237s Queries: 30 (0.203s) Memory: 0.8279 MB (Peak: 1.9016 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2025-10-17 16:27:42 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS