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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.
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02-23-2013, 07:29 PM
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I got my 20 gauge flues for 150, but it was off face. Eventhough I have not fixed it I still love it.
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02-24-2013, 01:03 PM
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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.
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Here's an Ithaca Flues 20 ga | |
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Here's an Ithaca Flues 20 ga
see pics. 1924 vintage
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02-24-2013, 05:44 PM
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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
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02-24-2013, 05:52 PM
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Were some frames blued and some cc? My 20 is blued as is yours but the 12 I am looking at is cc.
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02-24-2013, 05:54 PM
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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.
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02-24-2013, 06:14 PM
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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.
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