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While I await my acceptance at the Fox site I thought I would run this by folks here.
Looks to be later style B or C engraving with just H on one barrel flat and 3" on the other, also Fox proof but no warning?
Think serial was 1920's range.
Thank you,
Mark
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Mark: I have an HE and the only word left on the barrel flats is "TAG". I believe that many had "THE BARRELS NOT GUARANTEED SEE TAG" ground off by either the sellers or the owner because of the misconception as to what the phrase really meant.
Best Regards, George
To see my guns go to www.mylandco.com Select "SPORTING GUNS " My E-Mail palmettotreasure@aol.com
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any HE engraved in a pattern other than H is pretty rare... I believe there was only 1 B-HE ever...
Many of the early guns did not have the tag warning... and as mentioned, many were later struck off...
Got pics?
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Thank guys....am REALLY kicking self for not grabbing a pic with phone...
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Mark any chance you know the serial # I have a HE engraved as a C grade and I know for fact the next serial # gun was the same. from the factory records these were the first two upgraded
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Mark, the production summary by the Fox Collectors Association shows that one HE (Super Fox) was made with B frame engraving, and 22 were made with C engraving. The B and C engraving patterns are quite different. It isn't unusual to find HE's made without the "Not Guaranteed" stamp. Others that were originally stamped NG, had their NG stamp filed off or defaced by past owners due to misunderstanding on what it meant. If the HE you're posting about was made with engraved barrel wedges in addition to the frame engraving, that would be quite a rare configuration. Please feel free to post on the Fox CA website while you are awaiting membership credentials. Our regular forums are open to all registered users. Frank Silvers http://www.foxcollectors.com/ah_fox/content/he_fox.html
I AM SILVERS, NOT SLIVER = two different members. I'm in the northeast, the other member is in MT.
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Please feel free to post on the Fox CA website while you are awaiting membership credentials. Don't do it, Mark! The hook is set. Make 'em pay you for the info! 
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OOOhhhh my...not my gun!!
Was asked what it was and what it was worth.
Barrel wedges were engraved...middle of the road as far as coverage between C and B in the book.
FOX in the banner, bold engraving...think LCS Ideal or Ithaca 1 1/2 but more coverage, more detail
Don't think the stock cheeks were checkered though like they "should be" on an A or B.
BUT, drop in brass chamber plug stopped short of 3" by a bit that led me to think it was the real deal...they should be chambered with a tight taper, right?
Heavy, did not note barrel weight stamps though?...snapped home with determination when closed.
Person who owns this thought BB actually did the barrels, from the Foxbbs that is not a given, but possible, especially given the A+ engraving?
Time for a letter!!!
Thank you all...and no, I do not stand to profit from this other than from the knowledge you have shared.
Best,
Mark
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Back to "What is the serial number?" That will tell all.
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eightbore,
S/N 30716
Thanks everybody,
Mark
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