Savage Fox Model BSE Series-H .410 Bore 26” Side By Side Shotgun, MFD 1982

SOLD FOR: $1,391.00

LSB#: LSB250824ES003

Make: Savage Arms Co.

Model: Fox Model BSE

Serial Number:  E040375

Year of Manufacture: 1982 

Gauge: 12 GA 2 ¾” Shells

Action Type: Box-lock, Break Action, Internal Hammer Fired, Mechanical Trigger W/ Individual Ejectors.

Markings:  The barrels are marked, “FOX MODEL BSE SERIES H / 2 ½ AND 3 INCH SHELLS / SAVAGE ARMS WESTFIELD MASS. U.S.A. / 410 GA” There are various proofs and station marks throughout.  The Fox logo is engraved on the bottom of the receiver.

Barrel Length: 26”

Choke:  Fixed.  Improved Cylinder / Improved Cylinder.

Sights / Optics: Dual silver beads set into a raised corrugated rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: This shotgun has a two piece checkered wood with a wide beavertail forend, caped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and serrated black plastic buttplate. The stocks have just a few scratches and pressure dents. The checkering is sharp. There are no cracks, chips, or areas of finish loss. The stocks are in Fine overall condition. 

Type of Finish: Blued.  Receiver:  Case-colored.

Finish Originality:  Original

Bore Condition: The smoothbores are bright. There is no noticeable erosion but there are some minor scratch lines. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.  

Overall Condition:  This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish.  The receiver has patchy fading.  There are small just a few scratches and scuffs throughout.  There is finish loss near the muzzle.  The action has moderate wear.  Overall, this shotgun is in a Fine condition.  

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Savage Fox Model BSE Series-H side-by-side shotgun, manufactured in 1990 and chambered in 410 bore for 3” shells. The Fox BSE was one of Savage’s higher-end utility doubles, offering classic lines and rugged reliability in a working man’s sporting gun. Featuring dual extractors and a mechanical box-lock action, the BSE was built with upland hunting and skeet shooting in mind. This model has 26” barrels, giving it lightweight, quick-swinging on fast-moving birds. 

An upgraded version of the Stevens 311, the Fox would serve well on the skeet range or in the field.  It weighs in at 6lb, 6oz, so it should be quite manageable even for smaller shooters.    Please see our photos.

-C.B..