Fox Collectors

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:41 pm**

whats the purpose of the little "vent hole" located on the underside of the barrel? It looks like it vents the under rib. Should this be oiled to prevent corrosion?

Posted: **Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:46 pm**

I have been told the holes were to drain the area between the ribs while rust bluing. Some guns from some periods do not have drain holes, later guns all seem to have the drain holes. I do not believe there is a reason to oil the hole.

Posted: **Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:18 pm**

It is my understanding the holes are to let the condensation out during the rib brazing. Some makers filled them in others left 'em alone.

Fox Collectors

Hole at under rib

Hole at under rib