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by Macklew2
Thu Aug 20, 2026 12:52 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin
Replies: 14
Views: 951

Re: Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin

Thanks Cory for your comment. Honestly though, I know there are numerous gents here who could have answered that and similar tech questions but for some reason(s) so many hold back and wait for a comparatively few regulars - count them on a few fingers - to spend their time to answer. And now it's ...
by Macklew2
Wed Aug 19, 2026 11:00 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Correct pad
Replies: 5
Views: 2688

Re: Correct pad

Steve, if it were me I wouldn't waste my time looking for a vintage Jostam 6-slot. Almost impossible to find in NOS/unfitted condition and still soft, and even then it can never be fitted to pass as original and especially so if the butt on that gun had its original concave surface sanded straight ...
by Macklew2
Tue Aug 18, 2026 3:11 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Correct pad
Replies: 5
Views: 2688

Re: Correct pad

Steve, if it were me I wouldn't waste my time looking for a vintage Jostam 6-slot. Almost impossible to find in NOS/unfitted condition and still soft, and even then it can never be fitted to pass as original and especially so if the butt on that gun had its original concave surface sanded straight ...
by Macklew2
Tue Aug 18, 2026 11:05 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin
Replies: 14
Views: 951

Re: Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin

Has anyone had a right barrel firing pin issue in an early Fox SW? I tried test firing some 2-1/2" low pressure roll crimped loads yesterday and on the first try, I got a dent in the primer of the right barrel. Tried same round (with dented primer) in the left barrel, no problem. Tried another...
by Macklew2
Mon Aug 17, 2026 3:15 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin
Replies: 14
Views: 951

Fox Sterlingworth Firing Pin

Has anyone had a right barrel firing pin issue in an early Fox SW? I tried test firing some 2-1/2" low pressure roll crimped loads yesterday and on the first try, I got a dent in the primer of the right barrel. Tried same round (with dented primer) in the left barrel, no problem. Tried another ...
by Macklew2
Thu May 28, 2026 9:48 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: 1936 Fox Sterlingworth 16 gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 4568

Re: 1936 Fox Sterlingworth 16 gauge

Sent you a PM
by Macklew2
Wed Apr 22, 2026 4:28 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Fox CE 20 ga. SN200664
Replies: 8
Views: 9244

Re: Fox CE 20 ga. SN200664

I would put down $20,000. Replacing that would be very difficult given the scarcity of CE 20's on the market every year.
by Macklew2
Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:21 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Weight range Sterlingworth 12 gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 9988

Re: Weight range Sterlingworth 12 gauge

I have a beautiful Sterly 12 ga (28" barrels, Utica) that weighs 6 lbs 14.7 ozs. It's going to shoot some pheasants this fall!