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Category - Ithaca Shotguns - NID - Ithaca Shotguns

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Ithaca Shotguns - NID
Ithaca Shotguns

Ithaca 5E 12 Gauge - NID, FACTORY 98%, ENGLISH STOCK, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1927, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 12oz., Chokes F/F, LOP 14 1/16", DAH 1 7/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 443502
The Ithaca Gun Company came out with their best and last model of side x side in 1926, the New Ithaca Double, known as the NID in the shooter/collector world.  The Ithaca NID was produced into the late 1940’s when American double gun production pretty much ended across all makers.  The NID Model was mechanically excellent and the strongest of the American doublegun makers with its rotary bolt locking mechanism, coil springs instead of flat springs, and a super-fast lock time.  The strength of the Ithaca NID is second only to the Winchester Model 21, as the internal workings require less steel to be removed from the forged action than most other boxlock designs.  This fine Ithaca NID Grade 5E, sn443502 built in 1927, is a RARE, HIGH-GRADE GUN.  Walt Snyder’s seminal book, “THE ITHACA GUN COMPANY, FROM THE BEGINNING” notes that there were only 155 Grade 5 NID guns ever made in all gauges.  THIS IS ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 100 EVER PRODUCED IN 12 GAUGE, AND ONLY ABOUT 1 of 10 SO MADE WITH AN ENGLISH STYLE STOCK.  RARE INDEED!  ALL THE FINISHES ON THIS GUN ARE FACTORY ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED, AND 99% INTACT.  The 30” barrels retain 99% factory blue, are fitted with double ivory beads, tight ribs, and bright, mirror shiny bores.  The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face, with the top lever way right of center.  The action and mechanics are excellent throughout, the gun being a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY SHOOTING WARRANTY.  Our gunsmiths stripped the action and forend iron to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned and scrubbed all, inspected all for integrity and function, then lubricated and assembled.  We know this gun is ready for decades more service.  The engraving is clear and sharp, with Sterling Silver bird inlays and 98% vivid factory case color, perfect screws…stunning!  The wood is fabulous, highly figured on both sides, with elaborate fleur-de-lis checkering that is clean and sharp, superb wood-to-metal fit and no cracks or repairs anywhere.  The grain runs perfectly straight through the wrist for structural integrity, and the comb is a wide target style comb to help spread felt recoil.  The factory Silvers pad has mushroomed and turned hard, but we left it intact to preserve the amazing factory originality to the gun.  THE NEW OWNER CAN HAVE OUR GUNSMITHS INSTALL A NEW PAD IF THEY SO CHOOSE, AND A PAD OF THEIR CHOICE INCLUDING A FINE, PURDEY STYLE LEATHER COVERED PAD, within 5 days of purchase.  For those that like wholly original rare shotguns, this one is for you.  The only thing done to this gun since 1927 was thorough cleaning and inspection.  The stock dimensions (see specs below) are modern and shootable.  At 7 ¾ pounds and balancing perfectly 1/8” forward of the hinge pin, this gun is a shooting machine.   What a gorgeous gun!  To buy a hand fit, hand engraved and checkered shotgun like this today would cost well over $30,000.  This gun can be owned for a fraction of that cost and will continue to go up in value as you enjoy its use.  RARITY, CONDITION, AND DESIRABLE FEATURES IS WHAT DRIVES THE COLLECTOR/SHOOTER MARKETPLACE.  This Ithaca 5E has it all!  Thanks for looking!

BARRELS
Barrel Length:  30"
Chokes:  .042/.044  F/F
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .736/.736
Wall Thickness:  .029/.025
% Blue:  99% factory blue
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  double ivory 

ACTION
Action:  tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Ejectors-timed
Receiver Condition:  98% vivid factory case color
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  Grade 5 w/silver bird inlays; sharp and clear; 
Trigger Type:  double-crisp; 50% gold remaining
Trigger Guard Color:  97% factory blue

STOCK
Type:  English/splinter forend; figured feather crotch; perfect thru wrist
LOP:  14 1/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 1/4"
DAH:  1 7/8"
DAC:  1 1/2"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  excellent, Fleur-de-lis; factory original
Butt Treatment:  factory Silvers; rock hard, mushroomed

INQUIRIES
here is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a "VFI Certified" gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $190.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other
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. 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.

 

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Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge