Lot 1291:Ithaca Auto & Burglar Double Barrel Smoothbore Pistol

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1291:Ithaca Auto & Burglar Double Barrel Smoothbore Pistol

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500

Ithaca Auto & Burglar Model A Double Barrel Smoothbore Pistol, Class III/NFA Transferrable "Any Other Weapon"

Produced between 1925 and 1934, the Auto & Burglar Gun was marketed as a defensive weapon first and foremost, something to keep strapped to an nightstand or steering column in case you found yourself in over your head. Fixed single bead sight, solid rib between the "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A." marked barrels, and both sides of the frame decorated with a pointer in a field over the "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA, N.Y." markings. Matching numbers are present on the barrel, forearm and frame, with a pair of cocking indicators and a sharply angled and checkered pistol grip.

ConditionFine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mild spotting and brown and gray patina. Traces of bright case color can be seen on the frame, concentrated around the recoil shield and trigger guard, with a mixed brown patina and mild spotting on the remainder. The wood shows some mild scuffs and chips. Mechanically a bit stiff, but good overall. NOTE: This weapon is registered as a National Firearms Act (NFA), AOW (Any Other Weapon). Although NOT a fully automatic weapon it is still controlled like a NFA weapon that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.

Details

ManufacturerIthaca Gun Co

ModelAuto & Burglar

TypeAny Other Weapon

Serial number

ClassClass III

Caliber / Gauge20

Barrel10 inch solid rib

Finishblue/casehardened

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL