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Had to go look at a Fox with a friend. He decided right off to pass as the gun was too heavy. Nice gun he said. I was looking at another gun when he passed it to me. Seller said the he wanted $1000.00 for the "Fox Model BHE". Well when I looked at the gun I just about fell over. I had to agree it was heavy as heck. It was as nice a HE grade as I have seen in a long time. Not the model B. Told the guy I was with he should buy the gun. He laughed and said it was too heavy for him to want to carry it and if I liked the gun I should buy it. I did. Counted out the greenbacks right on the spot and took it home.
For a long time I have been looking for a nice HE and now I have it for less than a fourth of what I expected to pay for one in this type of condition. As I was driving home I had a thought that the seller made money on the deal and I got a heck of a deal. Guess it does not get much better than this. Explained to my friend what the gun was and what it was worth. But to him a eight plus pound gun is too heavy to carry and that is all that he cares about. He is happy, I am happy and even his wife is happy because he did not buy another gun. My wife understands that a one more gun can keep the old guns company. Plus the boys seem to be taking a real interest in doubles. Life is good.
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Don't leave it on the fender, and drive around. This happens, believe it or not.
Congrats.
Best,
Ted
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Sometimes good things happen to good guys.
This is such a time.
Best,
John
Humble member of the League of Extraodinary Gentlemen (LEG). Joined 14 March, 2006. Member #1.
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Stories like that, are what keeps guys like me in the "Treasure Hunt". Recently those deals seem to be few and far between ... but I keep looking. Congrats on a sweet new gun.
Lloyd Purvis - Director of Collegiate Scouting
College Prospects of America
cpoaohiovalley@yahoo.com
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Congrats Jon on the Fox find. I've been looking for a decent HE for a while now so I can appreciate your find. Out of curiosity, what are the barrels and chokes? Any mods to the buttstock, etc.? Silvers
I AM SILVERS, NOT SLIVER = two different members. I'm in the northeast, the other member is in MT.
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Congratulations! I would be happy to find one in decent condition.
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Nothing wrong with an eight-pound double in the blind. Good goin'.
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KYJon M.McIntosh& self have been talking about just how many "HE"s have come to light since he wrote the FOX book. Would like to know if its a 2.3/4" or a 3" chamber.I have just made chamber castings of an orig. 2.3/4" lengthened by Savage to 3'. and an original 3"..some difference, mostly in the polishing of the finished chamber.cc/dt
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Wow! Good gun at a great price. Good for you, Jon.
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By the way, I thought you were from Kentucky. What is the red state?
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