A.H. Fox A Grade 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 30 inch Chromox Barrels, Casehardened Receiver, Factory Engraved, 1916 Philadelphia-Marked, Extractor, Double Triggers
This 1916 A.H. Fox A Grade 12 gauge is a Philadelphia-marked example with 30 inch Chromox fluid compressed steel barrels and the hallmark Fox rotary-bolt/top-rib extension lockup. It features a casehardened, factory-engraved receiver, extractor (non-ejector) configuration, and double triggers. The stock set is hand-checkered walnut, and the butt wears an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line pad with spacer stack. As described, it would make for a good restoration project.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is being sold as is. The buttstock is broken in half. The fore-end is difficult to attach to the firearm.
What’s Included
- A.H. Fox A Grade 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun (as described)
Philadelphia-marked production with matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel flats, forend iron, and triggerguard tang underscores this gun’s consistency as a factory-assembled A Grade from the 1910s. The watertable carries the patent legend with 1905–1906 dates, and the rib bears the barrel address, aligning with its period-correct features.
The 30 inch barrels are made from Chromox fluid compressed steel, topped with a matted solid rib and a brass front bead. This setup provides a classic sighting plane for a 12 gauge A Grade of the era.
The break-action boxlock uses Fox’s rotary-bolt with a top-rib extension for secure lockup. It is configured with extractor (non-ejector) operation and double triggers, with a two-round capacity.
The steel receiver retains a casehardened finish and is factory engraved with light scroll on the receiver flanks, belly, top tang, and triggerguard bow, reflecting the A Grade’s understated decorative patterning from this period.
The walnut pistol-grip stock and splinter forend feature hand-cut checkering. The butt has an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad with a spacer stack. As configured and described, this piece would make for a good restoration project.