December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2021
Lot consists of: A) Ithaca "FLUES" Model Field Grade side by side shotgun made by Ithaca Gun Company, Ithaca, New York in 1920. 28" Special Smokeless Steel barrels marked "4" and "2" for "Full" and "Mod" fixed chokes, fitted with extractors, matted rib and bead front sight. Case hardened Flues frame with double triggers, automatic safety and Pointing Dog engraving. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with Ithaca hard rubber buttplate. Matching checkered splinter forearm with friction release. CONDITION: A) 60% fading blue with areas of discoloration and silvery patina. Action has 10% case with wear areas turning silver. Wood has traces of original varnish with dings and usage markings. Good bores and mechanics. B) Ithaca "FLUES" Model Field Grade side by side shotgun made by the Ithaca Gun Company, Ithaca, New York in 1919. RARE appearing factory 24" Special Smokeless Steel Barrels marked "2" and "0" or "MOD" and "CYL" chokes fitted with matted rib, non-factory front sight and extractors. Case colored FLUES frame with double triggers, automatic safety and action marked with Ithaca logo on right and " BOB DUDLEY NASHVILLE , TENN" on left, which is the name of a large Hardware dealer in the day from Nashville, Tenn. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and Ithaca marked hard rubber buttplate. Walnut matching checkered splinter forearm with friction release. CONDITION: B) 70% fading barrel blue with extra weep hole in rib under forearm indicating rib repair. Action has faded to a silvery brown. Wood has dark oil stained appearance with crack in forearm and checkering worn flat. Shootable bores with tight lockup. DLM
Barrel Length
(A) 28" (B) 24"
Chamber
A)2 - 9/16" B) 2 -1/2"
Choke
A)Full and Mod B) MOD and CYL
Gauge
(A) 16 bore (B) 20 bore
Manufacturer
(A) Ithaca (B) Ithaca
Model
(A) side by side (B) Skeet
Serial Number
(A) 339208 (B) 304805