Fox, sn255542, Year 1919, 20GA, 5lbs. 5oz., Chokes SK/LM, LOP 14 3/16"
THIS IS THE LIGHTEST FOX GUN I HAVE EVER OWNED OR HANDLED AT 5LBS. 5OZ. and balanced 1/8” ahead of the hinge pin. This is a true, ultralight Fox Sterlingworth 20ga. upland gun, almost ½ pound lighter than any other Fox Sterlingworth you will find anywhere. Most will agree the Fox Sterlingworth 20ga. is the best value for a fine small gauge vintage American double in today’s marketplace bate. Built on a tiny 20ga. frame (therefore lighter than like guns from Parker, L.C. Smith, or Ithaca), dynamically balanced… the Sterlingworth is still an affordable field and clays gun with the handling and shooting characteristics of a much more expensive gun. The American double gun world loves the Fox shotgun. Just try and find a decent 20ga. in any grade. There are few offered for sale, and for good reason. The A.H. Fox 20 bore has been described as the “most perfectly proportioned 20ga.” boxlock ever made and it likely is true. I have a treasure here; a 1919 Philly Sterlingworth, sn255542, that has over 40% factory case color (turning to dark patina but still there), 100% barrel blue, 85% factory charcoal blue trigger guard, 26" #3 weight barrels with mirror bores, great wood with factory butt plate. The mechanics are perfect, the barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face, the top lever is way right of center, excellent screws and wood-to-metal fit…this is an amazing little Fox Sterlingworth. PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND 2 ½” 20GA. SHELLS. BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARREL WALL THICKNESS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER AND HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” HEAVY FIELD LOADS THROUGH THIS GUN. This is a $360 service in our shop. We also stripped the action to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic cleaned and scrubbed all parts to shiny metal, inspected all for integrity and function, lubricated and reassembled, providing a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, a $275 service in our shop. VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field. It is a delightful little bird gun that will appeal to both the collector and the upland hunter. It is the perfect quail, grouse, woodcock, pen-raised pheasant gun! If you are a shooter that expects to use his new Fox, finding a Fox Sterlingworth that has been completely reviewed and serviced by experts, is able to shoot modern ammunition, and has had the barrels rust blued and wood refinished already so you don’t have to wait a year for your gun to come back is the perfect scenario! Fox 20ga. guns have become hard to find and will continue to grow in value as fewer and fewer are available to purchase. A great investment opportunity and delightful gun for your upcoming bird season. The gun needs nothing but a date at the range or to the uplands. You will NEVER SEE another 5 pound 5 ounce Fox gun again, so this is your chance…don’t hesitate or she will be gone! SEE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW. Thanks for looking.
Barrels: 26" #3 weight
Chokes: .005/.015 SK/LM
Bores: excellent
Bore Diam.: .620/.621
Wall Thickness: .029/.029
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 3/4 w/long cones
Ribs: tight
Sights: Front silver bead
Action: tight
Extractors
Receiver: 40% dark factory CC
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear
Trigger Type: double-crisp
Trigger Guard: 85% charcoal blue
Stock: Capped Pistol Grip/Splinter
LOP: 14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 3"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: neutral
Checkering: superb
Butt: factory plate
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions.
