Prior to being stored in a damp basement in coastal Swampscot Ma. for more than thirty years and rarely used prior to that....
It was in near mint condition - having 99% of its original case color, 98+% of its original barrel blue, almost no wear to the checkering.... but the salty dampness did its damage - which, I might add, is only superficial. That rust will easily come off with a patient rubbing with a Frontier Pad and some solvent. There will be practically no pitting... IMO. And the wood could use a good oiling and some french polish to bring out its beautiful luster.

It was a privilege to handle and examine such a coveted Fox HE.