Ithaca Flues 12

[Eldon Goddard]

I am looking at a Ithaca flues 12 gauge field grade w/ extractors for $450. I can not get pictures so I will try to describe it the best I can. It is all original with 30'' barrels that I assume are uncut, they measure exactly 30'' and meet at the muzzle, I know this is not a guarantee that they were not cut. There is little cc left on water table. Blueing is in good condition, Locks up tight, and barrels bores are clean. Do you think this is a fair price? Wish I could get pictures to you guys.

[wayne goerres]

With out seeing it I would have to say rhat it sounds good. 450.00 is preaty cheap for any double that is not a reck.

[Stephen Hodges]

I have some experience in Ithaca's and if the gun is as described, I think it is a good price. Where are you going to get an american classic double to enjoy for that kind of money? Ithaca's, in my opinion, are undervalued.

[Eldon Goddard]

I got my 20 gauge flues for 150, but it was off face. Eventhough I have not fixed it I still love it.

[Rick Losey]

Ithacas do tend to be undervalued, the only reason I can think of is that the cosmetics are often not as gracefull to most people.

The only concern I know of for a Flues is the issue with the frame cracking from the abuse of too many modern heavy loads- this was mostly experienced in smaller bores and the pre 1919/20 made guns. A solid American double at that price would seem to be a good deal to me.

[allen newell]

see pics. 1924 vintage

[charlie cleveland]

i like those ithaca s ...if you want a small bore espically a 28 ga this is about the only way a person like me can afford one...and they are quality built in my book...ive been tempted to buy a 20 ga flues several times but aint done so yet...yes i think your getting a good deal at 450 .... charlie

[Eldon Goddard]

Were some frames blued and some cc? My 20 is blued as is yours but the 12 I am looking at is cc.

[allen newell]

Eldon, $450 isa fair price for a 12 ga Flues but make sure the wood is not cracked just behind the rear of the top tang. This is an area that tends to absorb a good deal of recoil and it's not uncommon for the stocks to show fatigue cracks at this point. Especially if the wood has dried out considerably and the stock thus has loosened. The recoil impact is greater then on the wood. Just check it out completely. Remove the forearm and hold the gun up by the barrel end and shake it to see if it's still tight on face. You'll know it immediately if there's some looseness/wiggle.

[allen newell]

Don't know Eldon, my 20 beloned to an uncle of mine who rarely shot it which is why the bluing is still strong. They're pretty crude looking guns compared to Parkers and Fox's in my opinion but they were built strong and to last. A working man's gun that it was very functional for the money in their day. And still today. A nice clean 20 ga today can upwards of $1200 on Gunbroker, GunsAmerica and other sites.

[Stephen Hodges]

Whats crude about an Ithaca?????:cool:

[allen newell]

Steve, perhaps I was a bit too harsh in my wording. What I was trying to say is they don't have the flow in their design of the action that a Parker or Fox has. To my eye the Ithaca Flues look boxy, square. They don't for me hold the same eye appeal as the others. By the way, if you're still interested in that 20 ga I have, I'll speak with my son in law about it and see if I can prevail upon him to let go his claim. My grandson has 6 more years to go before he gets his first gun (I was 12 when my dad gave me my single barrel 410) so Logan can wait till he's 12. Between now and then, I should be able to find a nice Parker 20 or 28 ga for him (or Fox) or they can get one for him from my estate if I'm not around. Let me know if you still have interest and I'll talk with Craig (my son in law).

[Eldon Goddard]

I will definitely check it more when I go back down there. I did not take off the forearm last time. Looked the whole stock over and I saw no cracks. Looking to trade a gun for it might not even have to pay anything. Probably get it this week or the next if it is not gone. Not to worried it has been sitting there a long time.

[Stephen Hodges]

Eldon, post some pictures when you get it:)

[Eldon Goddard]

Will do.

[Richard Flanders]

My neighbor had a 1-1/2 grade 16ga flues that had a blued over receiver. I told him it was worth $600 tops on the national market. He sold it at a gun show here in Fairbanks for $1200 !! Go figure. Way more than I thought it was worth.