April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2019
The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system, this gun is of the first variation, in use until 1916. It has a 34" barrel with matted ventilated rib. Polished barrel flats are stamped with serial number. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and first pattern double wedge bolt triple fastening, is engraved in typical 4-E style with large shaded acanthus within geometric borders surrounding vignette of trap shooter on left, and heraldic eagle surmounted by "MADE in U. S. A." on right. Blued trigger guard has serial number on grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Pachmayr trap pad, and features Fleur-de-Lis checkering, and a gold shield on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and push button release. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrel retains approximately 80-85% original blue, with numerous light marks. Action retains 70-80% original case hardening color, thinning around bottom, and silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, wood slightly under metal. Pad is relatively new. Checkering has been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector does not trip. A scarce Ithaca with great original metal condition.
Internal Bore Diameter
.725