GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
ITHACA KNICK 5E SBT. ITHACA GR 5 SBT 405407 12 Ga MODERN; C&R; IVORY Cal. 12 Ga. 32" bbl. 2-3/4" chamber. Choke: IMP MOD. Full matted ventilated rib with "certifiable pre-ban ivory" mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Checkered nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with gold shield in grip cap engraved "Brent Umberger/Master Stock Maker". 14-5/8" LOP over modern Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forend. Receiver engraved with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf engraving. Left side of frame signed by engraver "Alpen" in front of pheasant. Bottom of frame engraved with American eagle and marked "Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, NY". Trigger plate acanthus leaf engraved with geometric designs. Checkering pattern is a faithful reproduction of the traditional 5E pattern. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, partially refurbished. Bbl and trigger guard retain virtually all their restored blued finish. Receiver retains approx 60-65% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm as noted are faithfully executed replacements and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Not many Grade 5 guns were signed by the engraver, making this quite a rare gun! 49503-74 JSL66 (2,500-4,500)