Manufactured in 1977. High visibility orange front and white bead mid sights on the wide, matte, vent rib, light engraving on either side of the chamber, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, "Fifth of the last eleven 4E Knicks" inscription on the jewelled barrel flat, and full choke. Casehardened action with standard Grade 4 engraving of a Native American with a bow on the right, trap shooter on the left, flourishes of broad scroll, and fine punch dot backgrounds. Checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with fancy fleur de lis borders, engraved fittings, blank initial oval, and solid rubber recoil pad. With black leatherette factory takedown case, Ithaca shipping crate (no visible serial number), and cardboard sleeve. Includes several (poor quality) copies of letters purportedly from then Ithaca President Jerald T. Baldridge dated February 1, 1977 stating that this is the 5th of the last 11 Grade 4E single barrel trap guns manufactured. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 5 1/16 inches; drop at heel 1 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Near new in case with a few scattered light handling marks. The case is near excellent with a few small scuffs on the exterior. Shipping crate is fair overall with mostly illegible label.