Fox sees the light of day after 60 years

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Daryl and all thanks for your posts just goes to show that you can play with vintage Fox guns without breaking the bank.
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That's wonderful Craig.
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Looks to be a twin from the one I picked up a few days back and sent me the card on. Same type of history. In the family since 25 and purchased at the hardware store only a few miles from where it was located. The history makes them extra special. The best part will be taking a limit of game this fall with it and sending a photo to the family.
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fox-admin wrote:I see Barnett has a AE 20ga for sale for 13.5k very close in serial number to my gun. Barnett's price is more than 10 times what I paid for mine, just shows how condition determines value.
If you’re feeling guilty, we could move that 20 ga. from your closest to my closet and you would enjoy a pleasant 50% profit. :)
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Looks to be a twin from the one I picked up a few days back and sent me the card on. Same type of history. In the family since 25 and purchased at the hardware store only a few miles from where it was located. The history makes them extra special. The best part will be taking a limit of game this fall with it and sending a photo to the family.
Show us some pictures of your gun.
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I added some finish and stain to fix the light spot caused by moisture under the slip on rubber recoil pad and match the color/finish of the forend. The barrels had some ugly pitting not deep but detracted from the gun, Breck Gorman is reblueing them after I polished them. Will make a nice little Fox 20ga hunting gun.
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Very nice! John
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Very nice job on the wood Craig. It looks perfect.
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Wonderful little Fox!
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It looks very nice Craig. It's nice to see this little girl being rejuvenated. Woodcock beware!
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Wow! Nice job Craig. You can't tell the difference. Timberluxe?
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Thanks for the positive comments. Daryl I do use Timberlux walnut stain, it is the best for duplicating Fox tone and color in my opinion. For this gun I use a matt spar varnish since it has great prosperities for a hunting gun, good in soaking conditions and flexible in cold to hot temperatures. I finish with a rub down with Brownell's triple F rubbing compound.
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Craig,
I love the history that goes with guns like your little 20!! Thanks for sharing the story and gun. Brett
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Great find! 26" small bores make great quail and upland guns
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fox-admin wrote:I see Barnett has a AE 20ga for sale for 13.5k very close in serial number to my gun. Barnett's price is more than 10 times what I paid for mine, just shows how condition determines value.

And it is now marked "sold" !
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