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A friend is to receive a Sterlingworth,serial #137699.Said to have good wood,blue and bores. 12 gauge. Any info would be appreciated.Thanks,retiredreb
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About a 1934 gun. Lots of information on the Fox Collectors site http://foxcollectors.com/index.html
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Welcome to the board. With good wood, blue and bores, you have a good gun, period. You wouldn't have to apologize for it in any company. Fox made good guns.
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King, I agree. I have some nice Sterlys that were made post Philly and I have always sort of enjoyed them and with less concern than with some early ones. I would love to see pics of a minty Sterly. Jake
R. Craig Clark
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If it fits in with the other 12-gauge Fox-Sterlingworths I've recorded in the 137xxx range it will have the taller Savage-era top lever, the capless pistol grip stock, the bulky forearm and 28-inch Special Alloy -- Forged Steel barrels. Great shooting guns. A minty one would be a find!!
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The Sterlingworth is now MINE! He had no interest in a doublegun.It is better than stated .Great wood and unmarkd blue.Mirror bores,12 gauge,28 in.Havent checked chokes yet.Polished receiver with light engraving.Beautiful piece! Sorry,no pics.
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Congratulations, you will love it. The stock dimensions may give you some fits, but you either learn to shoot with the drop or fit a slip on comb, or restock. Great guns, I have two of them and want more.
Jim
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Congratulations, you will love it. The stock dimensions may give you some fits, but you either learn to shoot with the drop or fit a slip on comb, or restock. Great guns, I have two of them and want more.
Jim
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Congrats! You're cooked now. You will want the 16 and the 20 next. Welcome to the addiction.
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