Ithaca NID Grade 4 16ga SxS Shotgun
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Category: Ithaca Shotguns - NID - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
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: 174
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:
Ithaca Grade 4 NID 16 Gauge SxS Shotgun
RARE, ENGLISH STOCK, BEAVERTAIL
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1927, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 6oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 448937
What a great little Ithaca 16ga. According to Walt Snyder’s book, “The Ithaca Gun Company- From the Beginning”, there were only 560 Grade 4 NID guns made in all gauges, 24 of them .410 and 28ga. guns, leaving 536 to account for 12ga., 16ga., and 20ga. guns. At least 1/2 of the remainder were 12ga. guns, leaving 268 guns in 16 and 20 gauge. The NID series began in the mid 1920’s and ran through 1949. The 20ga. guns became far more popular than the 16ga. guns by the 30’s and 40’s. MY EDUCATED GUESS PUTS THE ITHACA NID GRADE 4 16GA. PRODUCTION AT UNDER 100 GUNS. That is rare indeed! Now realize that less than 10% of the Ithaca guns had straight stocks and you have one of about 10 ever made. The beavertail and checkered butt are extras as well. This gun, serial number 448937 built in 1927, remains in excellent condition and came from the estate of John Houchins, the author of the seminal book on L.C. Smith guns "L.C. Smith The Legend Lives". Balanced perfectly on the hinge pin and weighing just 6lbs. 6oz. this is a delightful gun in hand for upland carry or clay targets. The wood has marvelous figure, no cracks or repairs, nice modern dimensions, excellent wood to metal fit, and the mechanics are excellent with clean screws, mirror bores, crisp triggers, all in great working order. The double ivory beads add a nice touch of class. Ready for the upcoming season, with lots of desirable features including rarity, this is a shooter/collector's investment quality shotgun.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .010/.016
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .676/.675
Wall Thickness: .017/.022
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double ivory
Action
Action: tight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 15%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: double, excellent crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: English straight grip/splinter forend
LOP: 13 7/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: same
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 0"
Checkering Condition: excellent borderless 24lpi
Butt Treatment: checkered butt
Other
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 for The Orvis Game Fair at SANDANONA in Millbrook, NY on September 20 & 21, 2014! Following that, JOIN US for The 18th Annual Vintage Cup at the Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, NY on September 25-28, 2014!
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 $55.00 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