Flues 20

OH Osthaus · 07-12-2012, 08:36 PM

looking for opinions on the Flues model Ithacas. I have heard of frames cracking, is that an issue for any particular guage.

stopped in a gun shop about 50 miles from home today that I did not know existed

they had a small selection well used field grade doubles at what I thought were for the most part reasonable prices, there was a Trojan 12 bore 30 inch, a bolt through the stock and a chip off the toe, a slight rattle with the foreend off, but priced for the issues. A Remington 1900, a Steven 311, and Fox model B filled most the rest of the end cap.

But on the end of the line was a decent little Ithaca 20 bore 28 inch Flues model, a worn but undamaged stock, locked up tight, no wiggle, no color but great bores, a little flecking in the bluing, a 1920's serial number.

I figure RSTs would be light enough. I would need to think about adding a project, BUT - thoughts anyone?- at a comfortable bit under a grand, I was thinking it might be a rainy day gun if the frame will hold up,

C.O.B. · 07-12-2012, 08:57 PM

I don't think you would have any problem esp using RST or a comparable low pressure load.

Steve Hodges · 07-12-2012, 10:22 PM

I have my Dad's 1911 Flues 16 gauge with 26" barrels choked IC/full. It is a wonderfull gun and if light, 2 1/2" RST's are shot in her she will last my and my sons lifetime, probably longer. Buy it

Autumn Daze · 07-12-2012, 10:57 PM

My first double years ago was a little 5lb 4oz. 20 gauge Flues. Kinda wish I still had it. Shot alot of light loads through that wonderful little gun.

charlie cleveland · 07-13-2012, 01:27 PM

with a gun that light them high brass would make them little 20 s kick like 12 ga s...my little lite 20 parker and lc smith kick a little even using rst shells...that little ithaca would come home with me ... charlie

JLoew · 07-15-2012, 01:41 PM

Flues 16....Nice original gun.

charlie cleveland · 07-15-2012, 02:12 PM

really nice dont see one in this good shape very often...charlie

Larry the Gun Guy · 07-15-2012, 07:17 PM

Heck, I've got one in pretty good condition that I would let go for $1,000 and you won't have to monkey with it. Do I need to put it in guns, parts for sale?

Take a look.

charlie cleveland · 07-15-2012, 09:41 PM

they just keep gettin better..nice little dove gun... charlie

Jon Weber · 07-16-2012, 02:45 AM

I've got a sweet little 20 ga Flues with Damascus barrels (that I had checked out by a master gunsmith) with 2 1/2 inch chambers in which I shoot light loads and it shoots like a dream. A light, little Flues 20 that's in good condition should not be concern. You'll like it.