Fox Collectors

Unread postby cpmaloney » Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:00 pm

Hi,
I am new to the Fox Collectors site and I am writing my first post. My Dad's Fox is a 12 GA side by side with the S/N 78553. I am wondering about the history of the gun. When was it maufactured? It has the Sterlingworth on it also.What kind of a price does this gun usually bring at a gun show? This gun is not for sale. The Pat stamps show up until 1906. I see no mark on the S/N area as to the Grade.
I was at a Rod and Gun Club today and shot the gun for the first time on 30-35 years. I loved it. Hit 6 out of 8 "birds" on the low house. There was a man there who said the gun should be "re-done" by a professional. I have the name of a person and I need guidance as to how much I should have done. Can someone please help me on this?
Thanks,
C.P.
PS. Please don't ask how I did on the high house.

cpmaloney,
I pulled your post from the History thread and placed it here so you may get a few more responses. These members are a wealth of information and can help you with their opinions and knowledge.
I do have a fairly good gunsmith in Ward, Colorado, Steve Bertram. He is very good at restoring vintage Foxes, his favorite gun. I am having him make a bespoke 16ga from a Sterlingworth ejector. On Monday, I will pick up my 12ga Sterlingworth that I had him restock and reblue. I'll post pictures of it when I get it.
There are many more fine gunsmiths out there, in various parts of the country. I chose mine because of a recommendation from a gun shop and because her is within an hours drive of my house.
Welcome aboard, and have fun with your new Fox.
Charlie

Welcome to the "Fox Fraternity"!! Looks like your Sterly was made in 1917. As for value, that depends on condition and whether someone is a collector or a shooter/hunter. Have it checked by a reputable SxS gunsmith before you do anything to it. Normally the cost of "fixing" a perfectly safe gun will far exceed any value. As long as it's sound and safe, have fun with it!!