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A.H. Fox Historic Live Bird Side-by-Side CE-grade 12 Gauge shotgun
A.H. Fox Historic Live Bird Side-by-Side CE-grade 12 Gauge shotgun

A.H. Fox Historic Live Bird Side-by-Side CE-grade 12 Gauge shotgun: Offered is a very high original condition Fox CE 12 Gauge factory Live Bird NO Safety shotgun.  This fine historic Fox was ordered by JW Keifer.  We have compiled some interesting history on the Honorable JW Keifer including his service as the YOUNGEST Union General in the Civil War and his time as Speaker of the  US House of Representatives.  The shotgun is in FANTASTIC original condition with much case color remaining.  It has the FANCIEST figured wood of any original Fox Shotgun that I have seen regardless of grade.  Nearly all the barrel blue remains and the bores are excellent.  Original butt plate with a small chip at the toe. Factory choked cylinder and improved cylinder and no safety.  All features and dimensions are confirmed in the included Fox Letter.  Also included is some very interesting history on JW Keifer.  This is a one of a kind Fox with a very historic pedigree and in fantastic ORIGINAL condition.  Go to Ironmenarms.com  for additional pictures. Price: $18,500

BERETTA S-57 – 12 GAUGE OU SHOTGUN – MADE IN 1970 – EJECTORS – HAND ENGRAVED: Here is a vintage Beretta Model S-57E in 12 gauge made in 1970. Ejectors. Great original condition. Single selective trigger. Vent rib barrels are 28″. Bores as original. Right .723 with 10/1000 Choke (IC). Left at .723 with 30/1000 choke (Imp Mod). Chambers are 2 3/4″. Weight of gun is 7 LBS 3 1/2 OZ. Shipping is $40. Stock dimensions follow. LOP – 14 1/4″. Drop at Comb – 1 1/2″. Drop at Heel – 2 1/4″. Price: $1,150

BERETTA S-57 - 12 GAUGE OU - MADE IN 1970 - EJECTORS - HAND ENGRAVED
BERETTA S-57 – 12 GAUGE OU – MADE IN 1970 – EJECTORS – HAND ENGRAVED

Beretta SO4 Trap 12 ga O/U Shotgun: Full/Imp. Mod., O/U, 2 3/4″, 30″ Boehler barrel, 14 3/8″ length of pull, raised comb stock, excellent condition, w/case.  For further information call John at 941-748-7318. Price: $6,800

Beretta SO4 Trap 12 ga O/U Shotgun
Beretta SO4 Trap 12 ga O/U Shotgun

Westley Richards, Boxlock, Side-by-Side shotgun, 12 gauge (factory 2 3/4″ chambers),  s/n T 10993,   Heavy 1 1/4 oz. Proof:

Westley Richards, Boxlock, Side-by-Side shotgun, 12 gauge (factory 2 3/4" chambers),  s/n T 10993
Westley Richards, Boxlock, Side-by-Side shotgun, 12 gauge (factory 2 3/4″ chambers), s/n T 10993

Receiver:  crossbolt,  side clips,  AUTOMATIC EJECTORS,   double triggers,   receiver retains most of original case colors (some light scratching through clear coating on right side that doesn’t cut into case colors),   PROOFED FOR HEAVY LOADS (SEE PHOTOS OF WATER TABLE),

Barrels:   28″ length,   BORES EXCELLENT PLUS,   choked Full & Improved Mod.,  swamped hand filed rib,   blue has somewhat thinned over the years (gun has never been reblacked),

Stock:   English (straight) style,   splinter forearm,   buttstock has 14 1/4″ LOP over solid pad and spacer (see photos),      DAC 1 3/4″,   DAH 2 1/2″,   twin Ivory beads,    checkering is excellent on buttstock and forearm, EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION,    YOU CAN’T HAVE A GUN OF THIS QUALITY BUILT FOR SEVERAL TIMES WHAT IT IS SELLING FOR,     cased in a vintage Oak and leather case,   Retail value $6000,   Sale priced at $5495

 

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