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Lot 660:Ithaca Gun Co Field Grade Shotgun 28

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 660:Ithaca Gun Co Field Grade Shotgun 28

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Ithaca Gun Co. New Ithaca Field Grade Ejector Hammerless Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Factory Letter

Concave checkered rib barrels with a red front bead sight. Features 3 inch chambers and choked modified/modified with ejectors. The barrels have light engraving at the breech and are marked "NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE" on the right barrel and "ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA, NY." on the left barrel. The receiver and trigger guard features border engraving. This model was features a selective single trigger and a tang mounted safety. Checkered beavertail forearm with ebony insert and inscribed "GUY HOUSLEY/CHICAGO". Checkered straight walnut stock with a replacement solid red recoil pad. Length of pull 13 3/4 inches. Includes a factory letter, copy of receipt and online ancestry research for Guy Housley. The factory letter states that this shotgun was shipped on May 1, 1935 to Guy Housley, Chicago Daily News, Chicago, IL. The letter also states that this shotgun was shipped out as a Field Grade Ejector, 28 gauge with 26 inch barrels.

ConditionVery good. The barrels retain 85% of the original blue with some minor thinning on the barrels and a few minor scattered scratches and dings . The receiver retains 85% of the original case colors with a mix of smooth grey patina. The border engravings are clear. The wood is good with some freshened finish and scattered scratches and dings overall. The checkering is crisp with a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerIthaca Gun Co
ModelField Grade
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut checkered

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2688
Catalog page134
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