a-h-fox-12-gauge-model-sterlingworth-boxlock-shotgun
Lot 2062
A.H. Fox 12 Gauge Model Sterlingworth Boxlock Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 135521 on lower tang, watertable, barrel flat, and forend, 28 in. blued barrel marked SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA, N.Y., U.S.A. / STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL with single front bead sight, barrels choked IM and F, shell extractors, case colored receiver marked FOX STERLINGWORTH with additional decorative engravings, checkered walnut stock and forend with recoil pad marked PACHMYR.

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Overall length 44.75 in.

Private Collection, Eastern North Carolina

DOM: 1933, LOP: 14.75 in., DAC: 1.75 in., DAH: 2.75 in., FFL Status: Curio or Relic.

A.H. Fox, established in the early 20th century, was a distinguished American gunmaker known for its high-quality shotguns. Founded by Albert H. Fox, the company gained acclaim for its craftsmanship, innovative features, and attention to detail. Fox shotguns were prized for their durability and performance, becoming favorites among sportsmen and hunters. Despite ceasing production in the 1930s, A.H. Fox shotguns continue to be valued by collectors and enthusiasts for their historical significance and excellence.

Overall very good estate condition, barrel has surface scratching and finish wear, bores have hazy shine, receiver has minimal case coloring remaining, stock and forend have field marks from age and normal use.