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Flues 20 Gauge |
05-12-2022, 12:29 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Flues 20 Gauge
That is a nice example, although I am a little skeptical that the case colors are original.
I noticed a Flues Grade 1 1/2 with Damascus on Gunbroker with what IMO would be original finishes. If you prefer the floral engraving pattern, this one does not have that, but it is advertised to have 2 3/4" chambers and the dimensions are more modern. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/925094518 I have no connection to the Gunbroker seller, as noted before, his prices are generally on the upper side and his guns are for sale forever, I do however admire some of his items Stan |
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05-12-2022, 12:39 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Thanks for the input Stan. I too see that sellers guns A LOT because he seems to have many guns that fit in my search criteria. And as you mentioned, they seem to be there indefinitely.
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05-12-2022, 04:48 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Nice Flues but I could not handle 3 1/4" DAH
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05-12-2022, 07:30 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Dan, that’s a beautiful gun. I like the art nouveau engraving and the barrels are gorgeous. If it checks out and you can shoot it, go for it(!)…and post more photos if you get it.
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05-12-2022, 07:40 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Neither dealer is giving minimum wall thickness and I'd be very concerned In these guns known for thin barrels and frames that crack.
Flues 20-gauge ad, 1910.jpg I'd be very concered about the wall thickness on Mikeej99's gun around the forcing cones, as I doubt that light weight 1912 20-gauge left Fall Creek Waterpower Lot #6 with 2 3/4-inch chambers. The No. 1 1/2 got the bold floral engraving in mid-1915 -- Ithaca Flues No. 1 and one half, July 1915.jpg By the June 5, 1918, Ithaca catalog the No. 1 1/2 was no longer being offered with Damascus barrels. No. 1 1-2, June 5, 1918, Pocket Catalog.jpeg In late 1919/early 1920 Ithaca thinned their line and the floral engraved gun became the New No. 1. No. 1, 1919-1920 Pocket Catalog.jpeg |
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05-12-2022, 07:46 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Again, with Dave’s caveats, if that art nouveau engraved gun checks out (and you can shoot), buy it.
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05-12-2022, 09:23 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Dan,
Save your $$$ for the Scottish gun! Ken |
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05-12-2022, 09:44 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Hey, that would work, too.
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