What was the serial number of a Fox Sterlingworth shotgun?

What was the serial number of a Fox Sterlingworth shotgun?

I have a Sterlingworth less than 200 lower serial numbers and it letters as being shipped July 20, 1928, top gun in this picture — Lower gun is 1936. The A.H. Fox Gun Co. Sterlingworth was offered in four barrel lengths, known in the period literature by names — 26-inch (Brush), 28-inch (Field), 30-inch (Standard) and 32-inch (Trap).

Where is a.h.fox co.manufactured?

It was manufactured by A.H. fox co. in phila, pa. Its a 12 gauge standard grade (I think) , looks to be a good shape except for the stock which is scratched; the barrel has “fluid compressed steel” stamped on it. I’m sure I’ll have to take it somewhere to get an accurate price, but just wondering what the normal range of value is.

How much does a Sterlingworth double barrel shotgun cost?

Comparable condition and 32″ barrels may bring $900-1200. I just picked up a 16 ga. Fox Sterlingworth at Cabela’s for $850. I really wanted a set of 30″ barrels, but would have had to pay around $2,000 for one of those, so got a 28″ barreled plane jane, Utica, Savage-Fox made from all Philidelphia parts.

How big is the barrel on a Fox 16 GA?

Barrels are not marked on the Fox 16 ga. but gun is light at 6.2 lbs after I added a Remington soft butt pad to get the lop out to 15 1/8″, and converted the lines to a straight gripped gun. Handles just so nicely. Can’t wait for hunting season. Doves first of September.

When did the Sterlingworth 12 gauge shotgun come out?

This is a Fox Sterlingworth 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun. Wearing serial number 94763, this classic American double was originally made by the A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia in 1923. Action show …Click for more info

What is the serial number of a Sterlingworth 16 gauge?

According to my tables of observed Sterlingworths the gun you had, that I first saw when George Korbel owned it, was 376996, the lowest serial number “flatside” 16-gauge Fox-Sterlingworth I’ve recorded. I currantly have five recorded from 376996 to 377119.

What kind of barrel does a Sterlingworth 12ga have?

FOX STERLINGWORTH PIN GUN 12GA 28″ F/M, 95% BARRELS WITH SOME FRECKLING, , 20% CASE COLORS, EXC. BORES, GOOD WOOD, REPAIR BY RECEIVER]

What’s the serial number on a H Fox shotgun?

Wearing serial number 94763, this classic American double was originally made by the A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia in 1923. Action show …Click for more info A H FOX, UTICA, STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE. 28″ NUMBER 3 WEIGHT BARRELS, MODIFIED AND FULL (.015 & .025), 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS.

Where was the Sterlingworth double barrel shotgun made?

The serial #119645 is stamped on all of the parts, even the trigger guard. It was manufactured by A.H. fox co. in phila, pa. Its a 12 gauge standard grade (I think) , looks to be a good shape except for the stock which is scratched; the barrel has “fluid compressed steel” stamped on it.

Where did the Sterlingworth side by side shotgun come from?

Here was a gun from the golden age of vintage side-by-side shotguns from Philadelphia, the very cradle of American Freedom, which sounded like the perfect gun for the grouse woods. I contacted the seller, Frank Srebro, to see if he had any other information on the gun, and he responded:

When did the Sterlingworth 16 gauge shotgun come out?

To its credit, the latch comprises a roller-equipped plunger and coil spring and is arguably the best of its type. Dating 16-gauge Sterlingworths is problematic, but according to my research, my gun was manufactured in 1935. It has 26-inch barrels, and the pistol grip is the cheaper-looking late type without the grip cap.

Where can I find a Sterlingworth Model 1911?

After serial number 50243 onward the address is Philadelphia, while The Sterlingworth Co. guns go up to the 53xxx serial number range, where we start finding AH Fox Gun Co. Model 1911’s. “The FOX GUN” ( A.H. Fox “Wood Grain” Catalog A.H. Fox Gun Company, Philadelphia, Pa.)

When did a.h.fox start making shotguns?

Fox started production in the first decade of the 20th Century and sold to Savage Arms Company in 1929. Savage is still making shotguns bearing the Fox name. Though the Sterlingworth brand models were billed as “good guns, cheap” by some, other sources spoke well of them as hardy hunting guns.

What kind of barrel does a Fox 12 gauge shotgun have?

FOX SERIES H 12 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL MADE BY SAVAGE. SERIAL # D551504. THE 30″ BARRELS ARE CHAMBERED FOR 3″ SHELLS CHOKED MODIFIED AND IMPROVED MODIFIED AND THE BORES ARE STILL SHINY.

What’s the value of a 12 gauge Fox?

For your information, US President Teddy Roosevelt owned an F grade 12 gauge Fox with serial number 13292 that was completed in 1909. That gun will be auctioned off this October at Julia’s in Maine. As to the value of your Fox, if the gun is all original in very good to excellent condition, value would be worth around $1500 +/-.

How much is an a.h.fox shotgun worth?

As to the value of your Fox, if the gun is all original in very good to excellent condition, value would be worth around $1500 +/-. Worth a lot more if it has most all its original finish.

Are there any Sterlingworth 20 gauge shotguns for sale?

NEW TODAY! For sale is a Fox Strelingworth in 20 gauge. It has 26″ barrels , #3 weight , no dings or dents . The wood has a lot of handling marks with scratches and dings but no cracks or major defect …Click for more info NEW TODAY! NEW TODAY! NEW THIS WEEK! NEW THIS WEEK! AH FOX PHILA. STERLINGWORTH 12GA S/S SHOTGUN A.H. FOX PHILA.

How big is a 1913 Fox Sterlingworth double?

Fox, Year 1913, 20ga, 6lbs 2oz, SN250314 Most will agree the Fox Sterlingworth 20ga. is the best value for a small gauge vintage American double in today’s marketplace. Built on a (read more)

When was the first Sterlingworth 12 gauge gun made?

Fox Gun Grades. The so called Sterlingworth recessed pin gun was the first style 12 gauge Sterlingworth produced from 1910 to late 1912 early 1913. Recessed pin guns are found with serial numbers up to the 62000 range. It is believed that sometime in late 1912 or early 1913 the dressed flush hinge pin guns were introduced.

What was the barrel length of a Sterlingworth shotgun?

The A.H. Fox Gun Co. Sterlingworth was offered in four barrel lengths, known in the period literature by names — 26-inch (Brush), 28-inch (Field), 30-inch (Standard) and 32-inch (Trap).