Description:
Ithaca Grade 4E NID 12 Gauge
FACTORY ORIGINAL, FULLY OPTIONED, VR
General Specs: Ithaca, Year 1936, 12 Gauge, 8lbs 6oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: 461825
According to Walt Snyder's book, "The Ithaca Gun Company; From the Beginning" there were only 45,000 Ithaca NID (New Ithaca Doubles) produced from 1926 to 1946. But when analyzing the production of Grade 4 and above guns, there were only 560 Grade 4 guns produced in all gauges, with about 300 or less in 12ga. guns. This gun, sn461825 BUILT IN 1936, is a FULLY OPTIONED NID (New Ithaca Double as the advertising of the day dubbed it), AND IS ONE OF A TINY HANDFUL OF GUNS SO PRODUCED. A gorgeous gun with all original factory parts, as shipped retaining lots of condition, with very rare 26" vent rib barrels, beavertail forend, SST, ejectors, double ivory beads, Ithaca Sunburst pad, this is a true investment quality shotgun with CONDITION, RARITY, AND DESIRABL RARE OPTIONS. And of course, it has that fully figured Ithaca walnut with the fancy flor-de-lis checkering that sets the Ithaca guns apart from all others. This is a great gun! The gun has not been altered in anyway regarding configuration or features. Choked IC/F with 95% factory blue, bores are mirrors, wood is sound with perfect checkering, clear and beautiful engraving, 40% factory case color (fading and the camera flash blows it out, but in hand it is much more evident), SST, EJ, great dimensions...this gun has it all. This is also a “VFI CERTIFIED GUN”, having been stripped to its smallest part, cleaned in the Ultrasonic cleaner, all parts inspected for soundness and function, lubricated properly and then reassembled and now carrying a 90-day mechanical warranty (a $275 service in our shop). What a fantastic sporting clays gun and dove/duck gun. Ithaca guns have just started to be noticed in the American vintage double world, and as such are a tremendous value and investment opportunity. A Grade 4 (CHE) Parker in this condition and configuration would cost 3 times our asking price on this gun! Guns like this will increase in value much more than a similar Parker or Fox, as they have already seen high gains. Thanks for looking, and don't miss out on this rare Ithaca!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" vent rib factory*****
Chokes: IC/F*****
Bores: mirrors*****
Bore Diameter: .735/.739*****
Wall Thickness: .032/.033*****
% Blue: 95% factory*****
Chambers: 2 3/4"*****
Ribs: tight, vent rib, factory*****
Sights: ivory middle red bead front factory*****
Action
Action: tight, right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed*****
Case Color: 65% factory*****
Screws: excellent*****
Engraving: excellent, clear, sharp*****
Trigger Type: Miller single selective trigger, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 70%*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend/ nice figure*****
LOP: 14" rear trigger*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/16"*****
DAH: 2 1/2"*****
DAC: 1 9/16"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent, flor de lis*****
Butt Treatment: Ithaca sunburst pad*****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. 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!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Ithaca
Model:
461825
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer*****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.*****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only*****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally!*****
Item Condition: Used*****
Requires FFL?: Yes*****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
