Gauge, Sterlingworth waterfowl gun came with 30 or 32 inch specially chokeīarrels and three inch chambers. Sterlingworth retailed for $39.50 in 1934), this approximately nine pound, 12 Sterlingworth version, the Wildlife Grade of 1934. Of Super Fox waterfowl frames and barrels to create the most unusual It was also the most attractive.Īfter Savage purchased Fox, they used an existing inventory In general, the Fox Sterlingworth wasĪ more sophisticated field grade gun with more optional and desirable features However, in the Sterlingworth this was a coil spring drivingĪ bolt with a roller pinned to its front, a more durable and sophisticatedĭesign than other snap-on forend latches. Like most economyĭoubles, the splinter forend was attached by a tension spring, rather than a There was a black Bakelite pistol grip cap and butt plate. Most Sterlingworths were supplied with standard grade Americanīlack walnut, pistol grip stocks with three panel checkering. Even the optional selective single trigger was reliable. Fox extractors extract properly and selective ejectorsĮject reliably. Tapered rotary top fastener and a large rib extension. The action was based on the same design andĬontained the same parts as the more expensive Fox grades. Like the graded Fox guns, the Sterlingworth's light andĬompact action made it (depending on gauge and barrel length, of course) a potentially The receiver and trigger guard even wore a bit of simpleīorder engraving. AvailableĪt extra cost (depending on vintage and model) were such options as automatic ejectors, single trigger, custom stock dimensions, 32 inchīarrels, beavertail forend, Silver's recoil pad and even an extra set of barrels.Įxternally, the lines of the Sterlingworth were similar to Options on the Sterlingworth unavailable on most of its competition. Standard specifications incurred an additional charge. Options were offered than for graded Fox guns and any deviation from the Barrels were 26, 28 or 30 inches with Full/Full, Modified/Full orĬylinder/Modified chokes and solid ribs.
The Sterlingworth was an economical, standardized, field gradeĭouble. By 1912 the 20 gauge had been added and in 1913 a 16 gaugeĪppeared. The Fox Sterlingworth was introduced in 1910 in 12 gauge Fox Sterlingworth Skeet and Upland Sterlingworth with beavertail forend and SST.
Stocks, a Scott spindle top lever to open the action and top tang mountedĪ.H. Modern interchangeable choke tubes had not been invented. Lump, dovetail lump, or mono-block systems. The barrels, but it produces a gun wider across the breech than the chopper These economy double guns were all built with hammerless box double gun companies seem to be getting increased attention. Strong for some time and now the less expensive models bearing the names of the Interest in higher grade American shotguns has been There seems to be a revival of interest in economical,Īmerican made, side-by-side shotguns, particularly those manufactured prior to Fox Sterlingworth, Lefever Nitro Special, Parker Trojan, Savage/Fox Model B and Winchester Model 24
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