E.F. Flues O/U 16 Gauge Shotgun
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Category: Ithaca Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 173
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
E.F. Flues O/U 16ga Shotgun
SALE PRICE! RUDOLPH KORNBRATH ENGRAVED, SN35!!!
General Specs: Emil Flues of Buffalo, NY, Year 1920's, 16 Gauge, 7lbs 6oz, Over & Under
Serial Number: 35
Engraved by the world renowned RUDOLPH KORNBRATH with deep relief engraving, solid rib, 16 gauge barrels with no center rib, double triggers, and serial number 35, this is a collector/shooter's dream. A solid and interesting gun with a Kirsten cross bolt system and nicely balanced, she will make a very interesting and beautiful gun for your upland and clays pursuits. Emil Flues was a gunmaker, inventor, and patent holder of firearms. He was an outside contractor with Ithaca Gun Co., later having his own shop in Buffalo, NY. The Ithaca Flues Model double shotgun was his name sake and Ithaca’s most successful shotgun, selling over 230,000 before the NID came into production. This is an interesting gun. First, it had to be one of America's first over/under guns. The Browning Superposed and Remington 32 are known to be the earliest production O/U's, not coming to market until the 1930's. Mr. Flues was ahead of his time, and this is a very collectible, shootable piece of Americana with a very affordable price.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: IC/M .007/.016
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .656/.655
Wall Thickness: 0.04
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double ivory
Action
Action: tight, slight left of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors
Case Color: 30%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: kornbrath, excellent
Trigger Type: double
Trigger Guard Color: silver, full
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: hawkins pad
Other
The 28" barrels retain 98% blued, choked IC/M (.007/.016) 2 3/4" chambers, mirror bores, bore diameter .655 both barrels, minimum barrel wall thickness 40 thou both barrels, solid top rib, no center rb, no dents or dings, double ivory beads, ejectors, barrels tight on breech face and hinge pin, very healthy set of barrels.
The action is Rudolph Kornbrath engraved, action tight on face, about 30% faded case color, excellent screws, double triggers, trigger guard fully extended to pistol grip cap, ejectors work well, all mechanics in excellent order.
Original wood is in excellent condition, forearm wood is 3 piece style, narrow, and feels great in hand, checkering is excellent overall, great modern dimensions, neutral cast, all very sound.
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
JOIN US at the 13TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST SIDE X SIDE CLASSIC, at Hausmann's Hidden Hollow Sporting Clays in Friendsville, Pennsylvania on JUNE 4-6, 2015.
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground 95.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes