There is an Ithaca Flues 6E 12ga for sale on a local auction.
I am debating on buying it, but would like some opinions from those more knowledgeable than I.
Mechanically, the gun seem very sound. Lockup is tight, lever is right of center, bore is clean and shiny with no dents.
There is some discoloration around the rib, where it attaches to the barrel.
The forend has 2 small cracks at the receiver end.
The butt stock is well handled, the checkering could stand to be sharpened up a bit.
It has a really ratty adjustable butt plate on it.
I realize this is a pretty rare gun. Should it be restored, or left alone?
I will probably never shoot it, but I hate to see it in a state of disrepair.
Any ideas what a guy would spend repairing the issues mentioned above?
Thank you for any input.
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