Ithaca Serial #0008
Digging around in the corner of the gun room I stumbled across what I thought was a new baker , But turns out it’s actually hand stamped “Ithaca gun co” although very crudely done and in different positions on each side of the receiver
Doing what research I could seeing how Ithaca information leaves allot to be desired I would say this was a Baker - Ithaca when Ithaca Gun Company started does this make sense ? Also are there any records around for the company that can be searched ? So how much value would a low serial number add to a shotgun ? This double is a ten gauge 32 inch barrels heavier then sin and has the most drop on the stock that I have ever seen. Locks up very tight and bores are very nice not quite mirror but close, shoots pretty good but you have to shoulder it low and keep head high off stock to even look down the barrels If any interest I can post pictures |
Looks to me like you have serial number 8000 which would be a Baker Model Ithaca from 1889. Serial numbers 63, 172 and 483 have no leading zeros. Early Baker Models had quite conical breechballs. In the 6xxx range they evolved to much more spherical shape. As I understand it, Walter Snyder has sent most of his early Ithaca Gun Co. records to the McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, but he still has some NID era records.
Who knows how long it will be before Cody is offering Ithaca research letters. Ansley H. Fox serial number 8, a brown 12-gauge 30-inch B-grade, is in the upcoming Julia's Auction, so we'll soon see what a low serial number adds. |
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here are a few pictures
Attachment 57511 Attachment 57512 Attachment 57513 Actually says Ithaca NY Serial number 008 or 800 |
Ithaca-Baker model, Ser #800. Grade may not be marked. A grade had Twist barrels. B model had Damascus.
John |
Ok so it’s not number 8 , Darn and I thought I uncovered a Gem in the rough , thanks for the reply
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I do collect Ithaca doubles and do have some interest. Mostly as a student of early American SxS design. You can PM me if want to discuss this more in-depth. John |
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