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Ithaca Lewis #2 12 Gauge SxS - ULTRALIGHT 6 1/2 LB 85% FACTORY COLOR
Guns International #: 100724403 Seller's Inventory #:
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: 193
Total Number of Listings: 5178
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 Lewis #2 12 Gauge SxS
ULTRALIGHT 6 1/2 LBS., 85% FACTORY COLOR
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1906, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 8oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 119544
Here is a rare find in the way of vintage American double shotguns, an Ithaca Lewis Model, Quality 2, with Krupp Steel barrels, super high factory original condition, and an amazing 61/2 lbs. and balanced perfect between the hands. This is what was referred to in the day as a "brush gun". The Lewis Model was in production for only 6 years, from 1901 to 1906. It incorporated a top bolt that interfaced with a rib extension for lock up, in addition to the usual underlug and bolting mechanism we know from British double guns. This gun, sn119544 made in 1906, is 110 years old and has seen little use, retaining 85% vivid factory case color, 98% dark factory blue, 98% factory wood finish, near perfect checkering, crisp factory buttplate showing little use, mirror bores, and perfect screws. Finding a nicely engraved gun in this condition is rare enough, but to find such a dynamic, sweet handling 12 bore at 6 1/2lbs. AND WITH AWESOME MODERN STOCK DIMENSIONS OF 14" LOP, 2 1/2 DROP AT HEEL, 1 1/2" DROP AT COMB, NEUTRAL CAST...this is a real gem that will be a pleasure to carry over hill and dale in pursuit of upland game or that elusive clay target. Most 16 and 20 gauge guns weigh in at 6 1/2lbs. Finding an American 12ga. double gun under 7 lbs. is hard, under 6 3/4lbs. near impossible. You just don't see them at 6 1/2lbs. I much prefer to carry a lightweight 12 gauge in pursuit of upland game, as I can shoot anything from superlight, low recoil 3/4oz. loads up to field loads with 1 1/4oz. of shot. That covers woodcock to the wily late season rooster in the way of killing power. A light 12 is truly a versatile gun that has an amazingly short shot string and devastating stopping power. THIS GUN HAS IT ALL...CONDITION, RARITY, DESIRABLE DIMENSIONS, AND PRICED AT AN AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT COST. High condition American doubles will always be highly sought after and this gun will continue to gain value as you enjoy its use. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" Krupp Steel
Chokes: .008/.036 IC/F
Bores: perfect mirrors
Bore Diameter: .731/.731
Wall Thickness: .023/.025
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 85% strong factor
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 60% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
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. Call us for full details. 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 & Shipping
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. Please visit our at vintagefirearmsinc Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes