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A.H. Fox Custom XE Upgrade 16ga -DeMUNCK ENGRAVED, STOCKED BY KOULOCH, CASE
$14,950.00
| General Specs: A.H. Fox, c1921, 16-Gauge, 6lbs. 7oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 3/4″, DAC 1 1/2″ Serial Number: 357483A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH CUSTOM XE UPGRADE 16 GAUGE, CIRCA 1921, 28” BARRELS, JIM DEMUNCK ENGRAVING, WALTER KOULOCH STOCK There are upgraded Fox shotguns, and then there are guns like this—projects undertaken with enough talent, taste, and understanding of the original maker that the finished gun deserves to stand on its own merits. Built on an A.H. Fox Sterlingworth 16-gauge action dating to approximately 1921, this exceptional custom gun was transformed in the spirit of Fox’s celebrated XE Grade. The extensive hand engraving was executed by noted American engraver Jim DeMunck and is properly identified beneath the action: “CUSTOM XE – ENGRAVING J.R. DEMUNCK.” DeMunck’s deeply cut foliate scroll covers the action, sculpted fences, top lever, tangs, forend iron, barrel breeches, and even the muzzles. The engraving has excellent depth and dimension, creating a gun unmistakably inspired by the great high-grade Foxes while remaining honestly presented as a custom upgrade. Equally important is the stock work by renowned stockmaker Walter Kouloch. Beautifully figured walnut was shaped with graceful Fox proportions, finely fitted side panels and drop points, crisp checkering, and an elaborate engraved and checkered steel buttplate. Kouloch’s work gives the gun the refined lines and handling qualities that separate a truly accomplished custom gun from a cosmetic upgrade. One particularly thoughtful detail is the forend fastening system. Rather than altering the original Sterlingworth barrel lug arrangement, the original pressure-fit attachment was retained while an XE-style latch was expertly inletted into the forend to complete the high-grade appearance. Beneath all of the artistry is a genuinely desirable 16-gauge field gun. With 28” barrels, a weight of just 6 lbs. 7.5 oz., excellent barrel integrity, and very usable stock dimensions, it has the balance and proportions serious upland shooters look for. A factory-original Fox XE occupies its own place in collecting history, and this gun is not represented as one. Instead, this is a beautifully conceived custom Fox XE upgrade, bringing together the engraving of Jim DeMunck, the stocking of Walter Kouloch, and the timeless handling qualities of a classic 16-gauge Fox. For the sportsman who appreciates fine American doubles, this is a particularly compelling combination of artistry, craftsmanship, and practical field usability.
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 28″ Chokes: .014/.030 M/F Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .662/.660 Wall Thickness: .040/.035 % Blue: 100% Chambers: 2 1/2″ Ribs: tight, bells Sights: Front/mid ivory |
| Action |
| Action: tight-Right of Center Ejectors: timed Receiver Condition: 100% Screws: superb Engraving: Beautiful game scene and oak leaf, crisp, sharp Trigger Type: double-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 100% engraved blued |
| Stock |
| Type: straight/splinter LOP: 14 1/2″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/2″ DAH: 2 3/4″ DAC: 1 1/2″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: superb Butt Treatment: Skeleton |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA, TN Shipping & Insurance: Ground $280.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
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