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PHILADELPHIA ARMS CO. FOX SXS SHOTGUN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
PHILADELPHIA ARMS CO. FOX SXS SHOTGUN
SERIAL NUMBER: 1402. BARREL: 30". CALIBER: 12 GAUGE. MANUFACTURED: Circa 1905. Made by the "PHILADELPHIA ARMS CO. MAKERS PHILA. PA-KRUPP FLUID STEEL", as marked on the barrel. "PAT. AUG 16 1904" on the water table. Matching serials on the frame, barrel and hand guard. "FOX" marked on each side of the frame, with light border engraving. Barrels are blued, with a solid matte rib and bead front sight. Double trigger and tang safety. Case colored frame has worn to a bright finish. Some case coloring is visible on the water table. Wood has been sanded and oiled, and a brown rubber recoil pad added. Checkering still present on the forearm and wrist. 2-3/4" chamber. Chokes measure roughly at full/full. LOP is: 14-3/4". CONDITION: Metal is good to very good overall, with 75% bluing remaining on the barrels. Although frame lacks case coloring, the polished finish is consistent. Some scratches on the bottom of the frame. Wood has light handling marks, scrapes and scratches. Small repaired crack on the right side of the wrist. Added plastic inlay on the bottom of the grip. Bores both have a shine, with no pitting. Lockup is tight. C&R