Ithaca Flues Grade 1 1/2 - 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun
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Category: Ithaca Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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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: 185
Total Number of Listings: 5157
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 Flues Grade 1 1/2 - 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun
20 GAUGE, FACTORY 98% CONDITION, 5LBS. 7OZ.
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1914, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 7oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 255931
Ithaca made over 250,000 Flues model guns, the most prolific of all of their various models of side by side guns created over the years. Collectors of Ithaca guns tend to gravitate toward the NID model that followed the Flues model. My opinion is that the Flues gun is often more desirable in the way of handling characteristics, weight, and balance than the NID, and they have always been reliable, solid little guns. They always had nicer wood and checkering than other makers in the same price range, and tens of thousands are still in use today. This gun, sn255931 built in 1914, IS A VERY DIFFERENT GUN THAN THE AVERAGE FLUES GUN YOU WILL SEE FOR SALE. First, it was made near the very end of the Grade 1 1/2 that has true, fine damascus barrels. By 1917 WW1 ended the supply of damascus, and by 1919 the Grade 1 1/2 was discontinued. Second, THE FACTORY ORIGINAL FINISHES ARE NEAR MINT. These little guns are most often found with little finish remaining, used hard over the years. With at least 98% vivid, original damascus pattern showing, the barrels are gorgeous. The receiver retains 98% vivid factory case color on the foliate style engraving, the wood has likely never been off the gun and retains crisp, factory original checkering with strong finish, the gun is tight as new, and it seems to have been barely carried and shot. Now, balance this little gun right on the hinge pin at a fine 5lb. 7oz. weight and you have the ultimate upland carry gun for your favorite game. The 28" barrels have .005 choke restriction right (from the factory) or in today's lingo, skeet choke, and .016 restriction left barrel for perfect upland shooting, and the bores are like mirrors. CONDITION IS THE PRIMARY FACTOR WHEN DETERMINING VALUE AND DESIRABILITY IN INVESTMENT QUALITY SHOTGUNS. Add delightful handling characteristics and 20 gauge and this is a gun you should not pass up!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: 0.005/.015 SK/M
Bores: excellent, shiney
Bore Diameter: .612/.612
% Blue: 99% damascus
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 97% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear, crisp
Trigger Type: double w/factory blue
Trigger Guard Color: 92% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent, factory
Butt Treatment: factory plate
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!
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 $45.00 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, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes