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Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:28 am
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Check out the latest issue of The Double Gun Journal, for Steve Cambria's article on a pair of screaming 16-gauge 2nd generation Ansley H. Fox B-Grades. The 16-gauges (below) along with a pair of 12-gauges above at the NE Side-by-Side at Hausemann's Hidden Hollow last June --
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Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:37 am
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The B Grade, in my opinion, was the the most handsome model Fox ever produced. Exectly the right balance of engraving and checkering/wood grade.
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Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:52 am
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AND beauty is as beauty does
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Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:57 pm
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| dannypratt wrote: |
The B Grade, in my opinion, was the the most handsome model Fox ever produced. Exectly the right balance of engraving and checkering/wood grade.
Simply perfect.
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I couldn't agree more. |
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:46 am
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| canvasback wrote: |
| dannypratt wrote: |
The B Grade, in my opinion, was the the most handsome model Fox ever produced. Exectly the right balance of engraving and checkering/wood grade.
Simply perfect.
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I couldn't agree more.
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:16 pm
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| Beautiful no doubt, but what would one of these jewels cost me? |
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:29 pm
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Beautiful no doubt, but what would one of these jewels cost me?
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B grades are fairly scarce on the market but don't have the demand of the "higher grades"(yet) so seem much more reasonably priced. My only Fox is a B grade 12 gauge straight grip in excellent condition that I picked up for 2 grand a year or so ago. |
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:24 pm
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Cowdoc,
What's your address and when are you leaving on vacation next....
If you happen back home early and find your B Grade Fox misplaced, don't call me, I haven't seen it. |
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:51 pm
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| dannypratt wrote: |
Cowdoc,
What's your address and when are you leaving on vacation next....
If you happen back home early and find your B Grade Fox misplaced, don't call me, I haven't seen it.
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:18 am
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| Is there a chart somewhere showing Fox's grading system? Where in the food chain would an AE fall? Thanks |
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:27 am
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| The AE (A grade ejector) is the lowest of the graded guns. You can find a grade listing at www.foxcollectors.com. |
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:34 am
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AE is on the low end of the high grades. Ejectors command a small premium over extractors but originality and condition are a major consideration.
It went:
Sterlingworth
A, AE
B, BE
C,CE
XE
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FE
Mixed in you have HE's which are very rare heavy duck guns that are typically plain but very $$$. They were also special made in the higher grades on custom order. 12's are more common ($4,K to $8K, 20's are light finding the holy grail $15K to $20K.
Also, SP's and SPE's (Skeet & Upland game guns) which are a late model made in small numbers and collectible.
There are lots of other little exceptions. Your best bet is to look at the Fox Collectors web site.
http://www.foxcollectors.com/ah_fox/content/sp-spe_fox.html |
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:10 am
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| Researcher , those are the type guns I'm NOT allowed to handle ... I only handled Mikey C's fox when he was right there to catch me if I stumbled !! |
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:11 pm
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| Sub gauges are worth more than 12 gauges and 30'' tubes are also commanding more money. 30'' tubes in sub gauge Graded guns are almost non existent . Those that have them , keep em . |
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