FINE CSMC XE FOX 28/20 GA. 2 BARREL SET WITH CASE

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

FINE CSMC XE FOX 28/20 GA. 2 BARREL SET WITH CASE

25-5792 | Cal. 28 Ga./20 Ga. | S# F205646.

This finely made gun has two sets of barrels with set gold “1” 20 gauge, 28″. Gold “2” 28 gauge, 30″ both with matted game ribs with tops of barrels engraved “MADE TO ORDER” “A.H. FOX” ” CHROMOX FLUID STEEL”. Breech ends are engraved with 2″ triangles of flowing oak leaves. Bottoms of barrels are marked with grade, chamber info, S# and “Fox Proof”. Loops are stamped with maker’s info. Case hardened, small size, double ogee back Fox action with classic rotary bolt, features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved in classic “XE” style with flowing oak leaves surrounding game scenes on sides with a pair of woodcock on left and ruffed grouse on right. Bottom of action has portrait of a spaniel. Trigger plate with matching oak leaves and acrons is engraved “ANSLEY H. FOX” around mounting screw. Blued trigger guard with more oak leaves has engraved monogram “PCP” on bow; S# is on tang. Finely marbled and nicely flame fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Side panels are checkered and grip checkering has ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forends are gold inlaid “1” & “2” matching barrels on interior of irons which are also stamped with patent dates. Forends have inlaid ebony schanabled tips and usual Fox Deeley type releases. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: #1- 20 Ga. Bore Diameter: L .617. R .617. Restriction: L .003 (IC). R .007 (IC). Wall thickness: L .040. R .040. STOCK: DAH: 2″. DAC: 1-5/16″. CAST: about 1/4″ on. LOP: 14-1/2″. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 14 oz. BBLS: #2 – 28 Ga. Bore Diameter: L .545. R .550. Restriction: L .028 (full). R .030 (full). Wall thickness: L .030. R .029. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8″. DAC: 1-5/8″+. CAST: about 1/4″ on. LOP: 14-1/2″. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and extra barrels are housed in high quality leather case with stitched leather corners lined in burgundy cloth. A Fox label is in lid. Case contains brass and rosewood cleaning rod, with mop, brush and jag for each gauge in black leather wallets. A square oil bottle and a pair of 20 gauge snap caps are also included. STATUS: MODERN.