Flues 20
 

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 :shock:

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,

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

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:)

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.

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

Flues 16....Nice original gun.

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

Ithaca Flues 20 ga x 28"
 

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.

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

Flues 1 1/2 20 ga Damascus
 

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.