see your private messages...re nice early sterlingworth in transit to me...

some answers to your questions:

i would go for the fox sterlingworth... there are really no classic american made doubleguns to stay away from, except for those that suffer abuse...

fox guns are easy to keep running and parts can be found or
made...

as to gunsmiths, currently utilising the services of ray simard in nh...gunter pfrommer in va and lou rotelli in ct...as a matter of interest lou is also an engineer...

places to buy are where the seller guarantees his merchandise and will make deal right for you if undisclosed major problem with gun is discovered upon receipt or limited use...

in general, damascus guns should not be fired on a regular basis...these old relics should be babied and preserved...

as for chamber length, measure with a simple feeler gauge, like the one offered by csmc and others...then purchase or load your own with appropriate length shells...avoid lengthening chambers, as that is frowned upon by some...

as to 12 ga flues values, as you describe your gun, well worn, 12 ga...guess a value of about $250...

as to what to expect to pay for a sterlingworth, as you describe...you should be able to find what you want for around a $1000...

hope this helps...



Last edited by ed good; 11/22/20 01:42 PM.
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