Built with blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, 1975 dated Birmingham proofs, import mark under forend, choke constrictions of .010/.030 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving and features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is mounted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with a blank inscription oval and a checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas bound takedown case containing cleaning tools, oil, a nickel oiler, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Also included with the shotgun is a series of correspondence between Webley & Scott and John V. Moynes, the then President of Ithaca Gun Company, stating that this is the last Model 700 shotgun manufactured after the model's 30 year tenure. The other letters are mostly centered around the possibility of Ithaca importing in-the-white barrels and actions for the Ithaca custom gun shop to embellish and stock for the American market. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. Provenance: President of Ithaca Gun Co. John Moynes

Very fine overall, 99% plus professionally refinished blue on the barrels and original case colors, and crisp receiver engraving, some light handling marks and crisp forend and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.