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Ithaca Grade 2 28 Gauge – RARE, ORIGINAL CONDITION LONG LOP, Vintage Firearms Inc
Guns International #: 101160019 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Ithaca Shotguns - Shotguns - 28 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:
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1923, 28 Gauge, 5bls 14oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 369441
For any serious shooter/collector, the small-bore Classic American Doubles are the pinnacle of desirability. They are few in numbers and rarely encountered. When it comes to the 28ga. only two of the Classic American double gun producers come into play; Parker and Ithaca. As most who seek these small bores are aware, the Parker guns are very costly in 28ga. with a starting price over $10,000 for their field grade VH Grade gun. The Ithaca Gun Co. actually sold more than twice as many guns overall than Parker Brothers ever did, so the buying public in the early 1900’s recognized Ithaca as a better gun than Parker. The Ithaca is an awesome gun with brilliant mechanics, strong receiver, and its affordable cost. This Ithaca Grade 2, sn369441 made in 1923, is exceptionally rare as it is adorned with game scene engraving and the flourishes of scroll work which is lacking on the Field Grade guns. Ithaca only made about 300 or so of the Grade 2 in 28ga., SO THIS GUN IS VERY RARE INDEED! Even more importantly, this gun CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH A 14 5/8” LOP TO THE DECORATIVE FACTORY BUTTPLATE. That is ½” longer than most any other you will ever see. The gun retains 60% factory original case color, 96% factory blue, all factory original wood with a strong original factory finish, no cracks or repairs, clear sharp Grade 2 engraving, all in a 5lb. 14oz. package with perfect mechanics. The barrels are tight on face and hinge pin, ribs are tight, and the forend has a decorative ebony inlay in the tip. A very nice-looking Ithaca. If you try and compare this gun to Parker’s Grade 2 gun, or GH grade, the price of the Parker with this factory condition would cost 5 times as much as the Ithaca. Ithaca small bore guns represent the very best value in today’s shooter/collector market with relatively low cost that will surely increase the most in value during the next 5 years. The 26” barrels are choked at IC/F (.007/.018 constrictions) making it the ultimate upland bird gun as well as a fun gun to shoot pee-wee competition at the vintage side x side shoots. What a great piece of American gun art that is just as fun to shoot today as it was 95 years ago. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .007/.018 IC/M
Bores: perfect mirrror
Bore Diameter: .555/.554
Wall Thickness: .025/.028
% Blue: 96%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 60%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 95% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: factory plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
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
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! 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