You have some real interesting history of this Flues Allen. I believe at one time, your uncle my have blued the frame. When I handled the gun when I saw you last to get the decoys, the bluing is pretty much all there with very minor wear if I recall correctly. The only blued frames I ever seen on a Ithaca is a Model 37, never on a SxS Crass, Minier, Flues, or NID. Never say never is commonly said with these old doubles and your gun may be different but these were all case colored.
I'm sure there will be other responses to help solve your mystery.
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