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Ithaca 5E SINGLE BARREL TRAP – 1915, 34”, 99%, GRADE 6 ENGRAVING, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101612062 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Ithaca Shotguns - Ithaca Single Barrel Trap Shotguns
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 1915, 12 Gauge, 8lbs 5oz, Chokes Full, LOP 14 1/16", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 260925
When reviewing the Ithaca Gun Company’s single barrel trap offerings, we know the Flues “One-Barrel Trap Gun” was introduced late in 1914, with the first guns shipping in 1915. Ithaca Gun Company was at its zenith, outselling Parker Brothers by 2 to 1 in the side x side guns. It was even more lopsided when compared to A.H. Fox or Lefever Gun Co. Only L.C. Smith sales could be compared to Ithaca. The unveiling of their One-Barrel Trap Gun was the start of Ithaca’s dominance in the single barrel trap gun world that lasted from inception to the end of production of the Knick model in 1980. This Grade 5E Flues SBT, sn260925 produced in 1915, is UNIQUE , AS IT HAS A NUMBER 6 ENGRAVING PATTERN MINUS THE GOLD INLAYS. If you look at the old Ithaca catalogues, or Walt Snyder’s seminal book “THE ITHACA GUN COMPANY, FROM THE BEGINNING” you will see that the Grade 6 engraving pattern is what is shown on this gun on both sides and the bottom of the action. The Grade 5 was much different and less ornate. Most likely engraved by Edward Laytham, it was not uncommon at the beginning of a new model that the first few guns may have some variations. It makes for an interesting and likely one-of-a-kind Ithaca SBT. The gun is marked as a Grade 5 and the wood and checkering pattern is Grade 5. With this gun you simply get much more ornate engraving. The gun appears to be 100% new straight from the Ithaca factory, but it is actually expertly restored to as new condition with Turnbull case colors and charcoal blue. The 34” barrel is choked Full with a mirror bore and 2 ¾” chamber retaining 99% rust blue, crisp rib matting, double ivory beads, and ventilated rib that is in perfect shape. The action has a triple lock up with the barrel, including an under bolt on the barrel lug and two locking bolts engaging barrel extensions that mate with the action. This is a strong and reliable lock up system and fully ready for steady competition even in today’s world and with today’s target ammo. Ithaca’s later SBT model, the Knickerbocker, or “Knick”, is more well known in today’s collecting world, but the Flues model was built strong and up to the task. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN, WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, having been stripped to its smallest parts, Ultrasonic cleaned, inspected, lubricated and reassembled so you can have confidence in your purchase of a 106-year-old gun. The wood is in beautiful shape, with nicely figured buttstock, crisp flor-de-lis checkering, and nice modern dimensions of 14 1/16” x 2 ½” x 1 ½” to a NoShoc period pad. This is a treasure of a find with its unique engraving and superb condition. This gun is ready to go and needs nothing but ammunition and a place to go have fun breaking targets. When you consider the cost of a full restoration exceeds $3500 and takes over a year to have done, there is something to be said about buying a gun that has already been restored to perfection. Look at the photos and you will see the gun was in excellent shape before the restoration as the engraving is sharp, bold, and crisp and the wood-to-metal fit is superb. Nice gun and priced to sell, so don’t miss out on this one. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 34"
Chokes: 0.034 F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.729
Wall Thickness: 0.037
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: front gold on ivory, rear ivory
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors
Case Color: 100%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/ beavertail forend
LOP: 14 1/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: Noshoc
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
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: Sales tax will be collected based on ship to address
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $80.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge