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Ithaca Shotguns - NID
Ithaca Shotguns

Ithaca 4E 12 Ga. - NID, 32” VENT RIB, SINGLE TRIGGER, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1926, 12 Gauge, 8lbs., Chokes F/F, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 1 1/2", DAC 1 5/16"
Serial Number: 427011
Ithaca Gun Company's last model of double shotgun was the "NEW ITHACA DOUBLE", or NID model.  Built from 1926 to 1949, only 45,000 were produced in all gauges and grades, with a majority being Field grade 12ga. guns.  Ithaca high grade guns are special amongst the American double guns, as they are superb mechanically, the NID action is brutish in strength, second only to Winchester’s Model 21, and graded guns are nicely engraved with game scenes and scroll.  This Grade 4E, sn427011 built in 1926, is a great example of these features, with nicely hand chiseled game scene engraving THAT INCLUDES AN EXTRA FACTORY ADDED GAME SCENE VIGNETTE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ACTION. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ON ANY OTHER ITHACA GRADE 4 GUN AND IT IS DEFINITIVELY FACTORY ENGRAVED.  Somebody got a favor or requested this special pattern of engraving.  The gun retains traces of factory case color with the action showing a pleasing silvery grey, making the engraving really pop when found in this condition.  The very desirable 32” factory ventilated rib barrels retain 99% factory barrel blue, mirror shiny bores, 2 ¾” chambers with 1 ½” tapered forcing cones (forcing cone work done by Vintage Firearm, Inc.), Full/Full chokes, ribs tight, and barrels fit tight on the hinge pin and standing breech like a new gun.  The mechanics are excellent, with crisp Ithaca single selective trigger, well timed ejectors, top lever right of center, excellent screws, and superb wood-to-metal fit with no cracks or splits.  The stocks have been professionally replaced, well-fitted and modern shooting dimensions..This fine Ithaca NID is a purpose-built double trap gun that will do equally well in the field chasing turkey, waterfowl, or any long birds.  Not only will this beautiful gun handle all your 12ga. shooting needs, but it will also continue to gain value as you enjoy its use.  This is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, as we have stripped the action and the forend iron to their smallest parts, Ultrasonic cleaned all, inspected each part for function and integrity, lubricated all and reassembled.  You can rest assured the gun is ready for another decade or so of use before needing another cleaning service if you do the normal maintenance.  Just in time to get tuned up on the clay courses for your fall hunting season.  We can alter chokes to your liking within 7 days of purchase.  Thanks for looking!


BARRELS
Barrel Length:  32"
Chokes:  .036/.040 F/F
Bores:  excellent shiny both
Bore Diameter:  .731/.730
Wall Thickness:  .033/.033
% Blue:  99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"  
Ribs:  ventilated rib tight
Sights:  front silver, mid ivory


ACTION
Action:  tight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors timed
Receiver Condition:  traces of case color, mostly silver/grey
Screws:  very good
Engraving:  sharp clear, EXTRA GAME SCENE VIGNETTE ON BOTTOM, factory
Trigger Type:  Single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  mostly silver/grey


STOCK
Type:  capped pistol grip/beavertail; aftermarket
LOP:  14 5/8" rear trigger position of single select trigger
LOP To End Of Wood:  14 1/4"
DAH:  1 1/2"
DAC:  1 5/16"
Cast:  Heel 1/4" off, Toe 1/2" off
Checkering Condition:  excellent with ribbons
Butt Treatment:  butt plate

INQUIRIES
There 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 $115.00 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.
 

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge