June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
High grade Ithaca "Knick" model, it has matted ventilated rib. Barrel flats are stamped with chamber length, steel markings and "K 1475". Lump is stamped with serial number and grade. Case hardened action is engraved with 80% coverage large stylized acanthus in dot shaded background surrounding vignettes of game birds, major subjects relief inlaid in gold; a white gold pheasant on left side, and yellow gold snipe on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle with arrows in its talons over "MADE in U.S.A" and "Ithaca Gun Co" "ITHACA N.Y.". Blued trigger guard with more acanthus on bow has serial number on tang. Feather crotch figured American walnut composition capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over Ithaca Sunrise pad, with aluminum base plate. Checkered side panels have arcaded front border. Fancy grip checkering has Fleur-di-lis and ribbons intruding into pattern. Matching tapered beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Gun is housed in new tan leather case with leather corners, lined in green felt. Reproduction Ithaca label in lid, and contains cleaning equipment, two snap caps, and oil bottle, along with consignors notes. Fine, as completely restored. Barrel retains nearly all of a glossy re-black. Action has new muted case colors, taken back a bit on bottom, and look close to original. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with oil added as maintenance over some areas worn thin. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut. Bore appears excellent, but dirty. Action is tight. Case and accessories are near new. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.
Accessories
Case, Accessories
Barrel Wall Thickness
.050
Internal Bore Diameter
.726
Length Of Pull
14" Neutral cast.