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Sterlingworth 12 gauge value?

johnk88
Hey all - was wondering if someone in the know could help me estimate the value of this Sterlingworth 12 gauge, SN 124026, 30in. barrel. I'm almost positive that everything is original and I haven't done a thing to it besides wipe it down and run a patch through the barrels.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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  • Ned Fall
    John. The gun is an A.H. Fox Sterlingworth. There were three models of this gun, just a plain Sterlingworth, a Sterlingworth Deluxe and a Sterlingworth Skeet. The plain Sterlingworth is described as having been made in 12,16 or 20 gauge with 26,28 or 30 inch barrels, various chokes boxlock action,extractors double trigger, checkered pistol grip stock. The Deluxe model was the dame except for a recoil pad and an ivory bead front sight. The Skeet Model again was the same except the barrels were either 26 or 28 inch , the barrels were skeet bored, a straight grip stock and a beaver tail forearm. The serial numbers were assigned according to gauges. The 12 gages had serial numbers ranging from 50,000 in 1910 to 150,001 in 1940. According to my reference serial number 124,026 was made in 1929.
    Values depend on the condition of the gun and the model. A plain Sterlingworth has the following values listed in the Blue Book of Gun Values.
    98%-$1,600, 95%-$1,400, 90%-$1,100, 80%-$875, 70%-$750, 60%-$575 and 50%-$500
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  • johnk88
    quote:Originally posted by Ned Fall
    John. The gun is an A.H. Fox Sterlingworth. There were three models of this gun, just a plain Sterlingworth, a Sterlingworth Deluxe and a Sterlingworth Skeet. The plain Sterlingworth is described as having been made in 12,16 or 20 gauge with 26,28 or 30 inch barrels, various chokes boxlock action,extractors double trigger, checkered pistol grip stock. The Deluxe model was the dame except for a recoil pad and an ivory bead front sight. The Skeet Model again was the same except the barrels were either 26 or 28 inch , the barrels were skeet bored, a straight grip stock and a beaver tail forearm. The serial numbers were assigned according to gauges. The 12 gages had serial numbers ranging from 50,000 in 1910 to 150,001 in 1940. According to my reference serial number 124,026 was made in 1929.
    Values depend on the condition of the gun and the model. A plain Sterlingworth has the following values listed in the Blue Book of Gun Values.
    98%-$1,600, 95%-$1,400, 90%-$1,100, 80%-$875, 70%-$750, 60%-$575 and 50%-$500


    Ned,

    Thanks SO MUCH for your informative reply. I really do appreciate it.

    One final question - do you have any indication whatsoever what % my shotgun might fall under given the photos that I posted? I'm guessing that you'd probably need the weapon in your hands to estimate that, but I thought I'd ask just in case.

    Thanks again!

    John
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  • Ned Fall
    Yes I would need the gun in hand to make any fair guess to its condition. The lighting in the pictures is not the best, too many reflections . But I can see that the finish on the wood and metal is worn and scratched indicating normal wear. I'm going to make a WAG and say that it's in 60 or 70 percent condition.
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