Sorry not to state the obvious, it's a 12ga. Serial number in 149 range (I might have written down wrong as that would not be a Philly gun would it?) Again I thought it was a Skeet and Upland but knew it wasn't as soon as I saw it was a Philly gun.
Trigger guard was not extended but I believe I read somwhere the Skeet and Upland straight grip Sterly did not have an extended trigger guard, is that correct?
Gun points very naturally for me, just slightly long and I thought that could be fixed easily with a shorter pad.
Wood grain and finish is pleasing. Wood fit is just slighty proud as it should be.
Barrels are free of dents and bores shiny, chokes M/F, chambers 2 5/8", barrels ring.
Is there anyway to easily tell if it's a proper reblue?
I have never owned a fox but have always liked them. The gun is very pleasing to my eyes and points as naturally as any I have have. I thought the quality restock had cost more than the gun. I am not looking to make money but it is good to know that I would not be buying a pig in the poke.
I thought if I did anything I would replace the 1 inch pad with 1/2 pad for better fit and maybe have Mike Orlen open the chokes to IC and M.
And I am looking for a "shooter". I thought it might be a nice handling gun that might be the one to take on a day it's threatening to rain and leave my all original doubles of other makes at home.
