Lot 279:
Engraved Duck Scene Fox Model B Side-By-Side Shotgun 16 Gauge with 26 Inch Barrels
Description
This Savage Arms Corporation Fox Model B is a side-by-side break-action shotgun chambered for 16 gauge with 2 3/4 inch chambers. The firearm is equipped with 26-inch blued barrels featuring a ventilated rib and a single silver-tone bead sight. The boxlock receiver exhibits a classic case-hardened finish with decorative scroll engraving on the sides, which includes the word FOX in a central ribbon. The underside of the receiver is further embellished with an engraved oval scene depicting three ducks in flight over a marshland. The shotgun features a single gold-tone trigger, a tang-mounted safety, and a splinter-style forend. The checkered walnut stock is designed with a pistol grip and has been fitted with a reddish-brown Jostam Mfg. Co. Hy-Gun rubber recoil pad. Key markings on the barrels include PROOF TESTED 16 GAUGE / — 2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER — and SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / FOX CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. MODEL B / — PATENT APPLIED FOR —. The water table and barrel flats both display matching markings E O Z and 947. No specific choke markings are visible on the barrels. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The barrels retain a significant amount of their original blued finish, showing light surface scratching and thinning consistent with use, particularly near the muzzles. The receiver exhibits vibrant case-hardened colors with clear, well-defined engraving. The walnut stock and forend are in good condition but show numerous handling marks, including several deep scratches and areas of finish loss on the right side of the buttstock near the recoil pad. The Jostam recoil pad shows some age-related wear but remains intact. The action appears to function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The bores are bright with no evidence of significant pitting.
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