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Iver Johnson Skeeter .410 – 97%, EJECTORS, RARE, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101388861 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Iver Johnson Shotguns - Shotguns - .410 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: Iver Johnson, Year 1933-35, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 8oz, LOP 14", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 3/4"
Serial Number: 2218E
In the world of vintage American doubles, the .410 bore has always been highly sought after and costly. Of the big 5 makers, only Ithaca, Parker, and L.C. Smith produced the .410, and then in miniscule numbers. To purchase one of the above guns in .410 bore and good factory original condition, the price tag starts at $5000 and in the case of the Parker, exceeds $20,000! And that is for the plain jane field grades. Enter the Iver Johnson Skeeter with its highly figured walnut, ivory bead, standard beavertail forend, and a .410 specific "baby frame" and you have the best deal in the marketplace for an American .410 double. The Skeeter was known to be an extremely well made, stoutly built gun that won many national championships and was coveted by the likes of famous shooters Capt. E.C. Crossman and Major Charles Askins. Skeeters won more skeet championships than any other .410 double shotgun in history! Skeeters were produced only from 1933 to 1942, with about 1200 in all gauges and only about 500 in .410, so they are scarce guns with a grand history as competitive shooters, and now are investment quality collector/shooters that continue to go up in value as you enjoy taking game and breaking targets with this gorgeous little .410. This gun, sn2218E made around 1935, is in remarkable factory original condition, with 97% metal finishes. It has the very desirable option of ejectors…an option not often encountered. The wood has been lightly cleaned up (not restored), as the finish on these guns crinkled over time. Shooting skeet with this gun is a ton of fun, and with its high rib and beavertail forend you do not see the barrels at all. It is like shooting an over/under as far as the sight picture goes. It is very hard to find these guns with ORIGINAL FACTORY CONDITION, EJECTORS, and an uncut, full length stock (we can bend the stock to your specs for $200 or so) so this is a very desirable gun that is a joy to shoot. The 3" chambers make it a capable field gun as well. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .019/.005
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .409/.410
% Blue: 97% factory
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single ivory
Action
Action: tight, very right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors - excellent
Case Color: rec. blue 98% factory
Screws: perfect
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: Iver Johnson Black 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 $45.00 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