I recently purchased a three barrel set Fox Sterlingworth circa 1933 16/20 combo.
The gun is restocked with high grade wood which is not hollowed out at all. Further it seems more thickly shaped than other Fox 16s I have owned and seen.
Two of three barrels (16&20) were likely made with the gun, (based on serial numbers on flats and on extractors matching. The third set is serial numbered to the gun with no sign of being overstamped etc.
All barrels balance on the hinge pin in the same spot exactly despite the gun weighing 6lb 13.9oz / 6lb 9.7oz / 6lb 13.5oz with the different barrels (16/16/20). All the barrels weigh out as 3 weight barrels for their length.
Is it reasonable to assume the gun should balance ahead of the hinge pin and I should lighten the stock by drilling out some wood?
