Fox Collectors

Foxnut, Upland hunting is from sea level to about 8,000 or 9,000 feet in elevation on six of the eight major islands, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii Island (Big Island). The Big Island has the most state land available for bird hunting and the largest number of gamebird species. Most o...

[/quote] Kolohala, Did your grandfather use this gun in HI? It would be interesting to know if the letter shows shipment to the West Coast or to HI. Also, curious if you know what your grandfather hunted with this Fox. Great piece of family history! Thanks for sharing! [/quote] Foxnut, My grandfathe...

My grandfather and great grandfather were paniolo (Hawaiian word for cowboy) of Portuguese decent in Hawaii. Grandpa passed in 2009. I was told the gun was purchased new around 1936 or 1937. Grandpa was ambidextrous. He played baseball (bat and throw), polo and roped lefthanded. He wrote and shot ri...

More pics

This shotgun was purchased new by my grandfather around 1936 or 1937. He was the only owner. More information: Gauge: 12 barrel length: 30 inches Right barrel: Special Alloy Forged Steel Left barrel: Savage Arms Corporation, Utica N.Y., U.S.A. Serial Number: 142010 Years if manufacture: 1936 through...