If you have never been to a major event like the Southern SxS, the NE SxS at Hausmann's, The Vintage Cup, or the shoot at Rock Mountain, you stand to gain a very valuable education by simply listening to, participating in, or eavesdropping on the endless conversations between people who have come to buy, sell, or simply learn about guns.
The sheer breadth and depth of knowledge and experience shared at these events is a priceless inventory of "lessons learned" in the SxS gun world. To wit, where would one go for a cocking slide lever for a 20 ga. A.H. Fox? Or a return spring for a 28 gauge Parker top lever? How about a forend latch return spring for 20 gauge L.C. Smith?
Similarly, bargains surface from the depths of dealers tables as they sell off the "cream" of their offerings and replace them with their "also rans". How about a 20 ga. A.H. Fox A grade 28" ejector gun with about 80% overall finish for$2300? Or a 28" 16 gauge Parker VH 0 frame with good dimensions and clean as a pin for the same money? Or the BE Fox 12 ga. that showed up with great wood and lots of original color and blue for $3200?? What about the ultra-rare A.H. Fox "The Sterlingworth Co." 'Pin Gun' with great colors and wood with ejectors for $1900???
Like Vegas. auctions, and the lotteries, you've got to play to win. BE THERE!!!
The Value of Attending a Major Event like the Southern SxS
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Jeff S
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Re: The Value of Attending a Major Event like the Southern SxS
Well said!
Shoot vintage firearms, relax, and have fun.
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Re: The Value of Attending a Major Event like the Southern SxS
I agree. The 2022 Southern was the best chance to buy a gun of your dreams. I have been to the Southern for 23 years, minus a couple of blips. As I have said before, "Come on down.".
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Re: The Value of Attending a Major Event like the Southern SxS
The big advantage of the Southern is the most knowledgeable collectors in the country are present and freely available to the new collector/shooter of vintage Fox guns. The two individuals staffing the Fox booth this year are unpaid expert consultants who know Fox guns inside and out. I would encourage anyone interested in starting a Fox collection to attend this event. Even if you don't go home with a new treasure you will learn and be able to handle many Fox guns from the questionable to the best.