Retire or use Dad's sxs?
01-24-2009 | 08:08 AM
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RE: Retire or use Dad's sxs?
[quote]ORIGINAL: keyshunter
[quote]ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
You're thinking about the latter made Fox double barrels. The earlier 1s were better before Savage did their thing. They're fine to shoot LEAD shot out of. Your dad would scold you for not taking it hunting and thus carrying on the tradition.
The A.H. Fox was indeed a fine shotgun, on par with the LC Smith, Parker, etc. The Fox Model B was introduced after Savage bought and later gave up on A.H. Fox,keeping only the Fox name.
I'm a firm believer of useing a firearm. Collectors are fine if that floats your boat, but I want a used firearm with nostalgia. Especially if they are handed down treasures like the one you mention.
However, if this gun or anyother one someone may have out there is questionable to shoot. DO NOT take the chance. Put it on the mantel and relish the time it had in the outdoors with the family member.
I still have my grandfathers gun,taught my son to deer hunt with itand will give it to the grandson when he is ready to deer hunt. Nothing fancy, but it will shoot and has taken quite abit of game over it's lifetime. There is no better feeling in my book, than seeing a greatgrandson hold and use their greatgrandfathers gun!!! That's what it's all about boys and girls>>>>>>>>>>>& gt;>
[quote]ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
You're thinking about the latter made Fox double barrels. The earlier 1s were better before Savage did their thing. They're fine to shoot LEAD shot out of. Your dad would scold you for not taking it hunting and thus carrying on the tradition.
The A.H. Fox was indeed a fine shotgun, on par with the LC Smith, Parker, etc. The Fox Model B was introduced after Savage bought and later gave up on A.H. Fox,keeping only the Fox name.
I'm a firm believer of useing a firearm. Collectors are fine if that floats your boat, but I want a used firearm with nostalgia. Especially if they are handed down treasures like the one you mention.
However, if this gun or anyother one someone may have out there is questionable to shoot. DO NOT take the chance. Put it on the mantel and relish the time it had in the outdoors with the family member.
I still have my grandfathers gun,taught my son to deer hunt with itand will give it to the grandson when he is ready to deer hunt. Nothing fancy, but it will shoot and has taken quite abit of game over it's lifetime. There is no better feeling in my book, than seeing a greatgrandson hold and use their greatgrandfathers gun!!! That's what it's all about boys and girls>>>>>>>>>>>& gt;>
