Savage Arms (A.H. Fox) Special 20 Gauge Side-by-Side, 26 in Barrels, 1935 Utica-Era Boxlock
This Utica-era Savage Arms Corporation (A.H. Fox) Special 20 gauge was manufactured in 1935 and features 26 inch barrels, classic double triggers, and a tang-mounted safety. It carries the correct barrel legends for the period and configuration, and retains the hallmark A.H. Fox boxlock design with a rotary/top-bolt locking system to a rib extension (doll's head). The walnut pistol-grip stock and splinter forend are hand-checkered, and neutral grip and neutral cast are noted.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: N/A - Smoothbores (no rifling).
Specific Condition Notes: There is a dent in the left barrel. The stock and fore end show scuffs and dents. The barrels lock up very tightly. The extractor operates properly. The firing pins are in good order.
The locking lug shows ample life remaining.
What's Included
- Savage Arms (A.H. Fox) Special 20 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Barrel legends read "A.H. FOX - SPECIAL - 20 GAUGE" and "SAVAGE ARMS CORP., UTICA, N.Y., U.S.A.," aligning with Utica-era production. Matching serial numbers are observed on the barrel lug and forend iron, consistent with factory assembly.
The boxlock receiver uses a rotary/top-bolt that engages a rib extension (doll's head) for secure lockup. A single matted rib with a front bead provides a clean sighting plane over the 26 inch barrels.
Controls are traditional and straightforward: double triggers and a tang-mounted safety. The gun is configured with neutral grip and neutral cast, accommodating a wide range of shooters without directional bias.
Stocked in walnut with hand-cut checkering, this Special features a pistol-grip buttstock and splinter forend. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches. Capacity is 2 rounds, with a bead front sight for quick target acquisition.
Chambered in 20 gauge and built in the United States in 1935, this example represents the Savage Arms Corporation stewardship of the A.H. Fox line during the 1930s, combining period-correct markings with the classic SxS field configuration.