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Category - Ithaca Shotguns - Shotguns - American

Category
Ithaca Shotguns
Shotguns - American

Ithaca Grade 4 20 Gauge - JOSEPH LOY ENGRAVED, LEFTY!, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Ithaca Grade 4, Year 1919, 20 Gauge, 6lb, Chokes LM/IC, LOP 13 7/8", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 312601

Ithaca built more double shotguns than all the other makers in the first half of the 1900's, TWICE AS MANY AS PARKER OR FOX…THE PUBLIC LIKED THEM BETTER!  If you study the Ithaca guns and compare them to other makers of the same grade you will find Ithaca provided much prettier wood, fancier checkering patterns, and gorgeous engraving.  This gun, sn312601, was built in 1919 and still retains 85% vivid and bold factory case color and 98% dark factory barrel blue.  The mechanics on the Flues model are rock solid and they are one of the most reliable of the double shotguns ever made.  Just ask any double gun smith that works on a lot of vintage American guns.  They work on a lot more Parkers than Ithaca Flues guns, yet there are more Flues guns being used.  That tells the story right there.  THIS GUN IS A TRUE LEFT-HANDED GUN, WITH LEFTY CHOKES, TRIGGERS, AND CAST.  LEFTY SHOOTERS DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE.  The Grade 4 engraving is stunning, and executed by the master Joseph Loy, as evidenced by his distinctive “hidden” signature on the upper portion of the action on left and right side.  The mechanics are in perfect working order and there is stil most all the gold remaining on the triggers.  The barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face with perfect shiny bores, tight ribs, lots of jeweling remaining on the barrel flats, ivory front bead and red mid-bead, and no dents or dings.  The screws are near perfect.  Weighing just 6lbs. and balanced dead on the hinge pin, the gun handles like a fine English double.  The wood is outstanding with elaborate Fleur-de-lis checkering and full figure. The nicely shaped beavertail could not have been made better. It is a stunning shotgun.  Even the stock dimensions are favorable From an investment viewpoint, the Ithaca is the best investment on today's gun market, as they have been under-valued for years and have not yet sparked or peaked.  They will over the next 3-5 years, and you can take that to the bank, so-to-speak!  Where can you find a Grade 4 20ga. in high factory original condition for under $5000?  This gun is choked a perfect IC (left barrel) and light mod (right barrel) for your upland pursuits and vintage sporting clays shoots.  The season is upon us, and you left-handed shooters recognize how impossible it is to find a vintage American side x side that is truly built for a lefty.  This is your chance!  Thanks for looking.
  
BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26"
Chokes:  .013/.009  LM/IC  left handed
Bores:   Mirror
Bore Diameter:  .619/.618
Wall Thickness:  .030/.031
% Blue:  98%  factory
Chambers:  3"
Ribs:  Tight- ring like bells
Sights:  Double Front Ivory, Mid- Red bead

ACTION
Action:  Tight, Right of Center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Extractors
Receiver Condition:  85% Vivid Factory
Screws:  Perfect
Engraving:  Joseph Loy engraved; clear; GORGEOUS
Trigger Type:  Gold Plated Double- crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  95% Factory Charcoal Blue

STOCK
Type:  Capped Pistol Grip, Beaver Tail
LOP:  13 7/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  12 15/16"
DAH:  2 3/4"
DAC:  1 5/8"
Cast:  1/8 cast onCheckering Condition:  Fleur-de-lis; Excellent
Butt Treatment:  New Noshoc

INQUIRIES
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 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 $120.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
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. 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

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge