For your consideration is an incredibly honest, completely unmolested A.H. Fox Sterlingworth 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun.
Based on the official 20-gauge small-bore serial number records (257735), this firearm was manufactured in late 1925 at the historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania factory, making it a highly desirable pre-Savage production model. Double-gun enthusiasts heavily favor these early Philadelphia builds for their exceptional hand-fitted craftsmanship and balanced feel.
Specifications & Features:
  • Gauge: 20-Gauge
  • Year of Manufacture: 1925 (Serial No. 257735)
  • Origin: Philadelphia, PA (Stamped on barrels)
  • Barrel Length: 26 Inches
  • Trigger: Original double-trigger configuration
  • Extraction: Standard extractor model (non-ejector)
  • Stock: Walnut stock with a factory checkered pistol grip
  • Buttplate: Original, period-correct factory hard-rubber grooved buttplate with original clock-indexed screws. Stock is full length and has never been cut down.
Condition Report:
  • Metalwork: The receiver features a beautiful, untouched silver-grey patina. The factory line engravings and "STERLINGWORTH" roll-stamps remain crisp and highly legible. The top lever sits well to the right, indicating a very tight, solid lockup with plenty of life left in the mechanism.
  • Woodwork: The walnut stock and forend are in great structural condition with no major cracks. It shows honest, authentic field wear and light handling marks expected of a 100-year-old hunting gun.
  • Note on Chambers: This gun retains its original factory chamber lengths from 1925. Buyers are advised to use low-pressure vintage-specification shotshells (such as RST) to preserve the historical integrity of the barrels.
An absolute time capsule of American double-gun history. Perfect for the advanced collector who appreciates a gun that has never been altered, cleaned or restored.