Nice gun! Ithaca used some very nice wood on its guns. What makes you say it has a trap stock? Just curious.
I'd sure get the barrel wall thickness checked. If you suspect the chambers lengthened, that would take metal away from points where pressures are the greatest. Always good to be careful. Those guns are among the lightest 16s made in America, and I'd treat it to very light loads (which take birds just fine).
Congratulations on your nice gun.
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