Just a Nitro Special..but...

Jerry VanHorn · 07-12-2017, 09:26 AM

At last months Board meeting, the subject turned to guns ?? One of the members said his father had a gun in a "little leather case", that he bought years ago..and thought it was a 20 gauge. He put 20 gauge shells in it and shot it once..He discovered it was a 16 and never shot it again..So..I told him to bring it to the next meeting. Last night he shows up with a LOM case..but it was about 2/3 the size of all I've seen. He opens it up..and out comes the best Ithaca 16 Nitro I've ever seen. Colors are 95%..wood is near perfect..and blue is outstanding with one scratch on left tube..26" barrels..Ithaca marked buttplate..and of course number match. I asked what he would take, and he said he gave $650 when he thought it was a 20..but would take $500 now..I offered $400 just because of condition..Should I go to $500 ?...thanks..jerry

birddogdoc · 07-12-2017, 09:38 AM

Seems like a great price to me...can't wait to see pictures

Jerry VanHorn · 07-12-2017, 10:16 AM

I'll go to $450 today, and see what he says...

Opening Day · 07-12-2017, 10:23 AM

If you want the gun fifty bucks should not be a deal breaker. Give him the extra fifty otherwise you will be kicking yourself later.......

Jerry VanHorn · 07-12-2017, 10:28 AM

You're right..I bought 3 Parkers this month..16 Trojan..and 2 VH 16 "O" frames...28"/pistol and a 26" straight grip. I'm trying to quit !!

Richard Flanders · 07-12-2017, 11:39 AM

Forget the "quit" part; you're well beyond the point of no return now... you're life as you knew it is over.... just over!

Phil Yearout · 07-12-2017, 11:57 AM

Heck, with that condition and a LOM; sounds like a sweet deal to me!

Jerry VanHorn · 07-12-2017, 01:17 PM

I agree with the "quit" part, I just slowed down a few years ago. 11 years ago I sold part of my collection to help my son get started in his biz..and to buy the small farm next to our farm in the Ozarks. One man bought 77 guns..including 18 Parkers, LC, Fox, and a couple English guns. Another bought my 1919 Browning on tripod..(.308/Semi)..a Bren, and a Sten..The moving company in Palm Beach Co. refused to put guns or ammo. on the truck, so I rented a UHAUL trailer and brought them myself.. Found a couple good deals in the last couple months, so I'm back in. I appreciate the welcome that I got after the long absence, and even got my old membership number again..347..I bought my first Parker in 1977..a PH 20..and have had many others over the years. Dean R. bought some things years ago..and I recall buying some things from members then..Truly a group of gentlemen....jv..

birddogdoc · 07-12-2017, 07:10 PM

I guess it's a sickness with no cure!

wayne goerres · 07-12-2017, 09:37 PM

It's worse than smoking. You can quit temperarely but it comes back to haunt you over and over.