Ithica / Parker Identification

[JeremyBall]

Hello,

I have recently purchased a firearms collection that had multiple Parker's and other classic shotguns. I have requested historical letters on the Parker guns to get some more backstory as this collection came from a very interesting family from the PNW. Within this collection is a Ithica shotgun I'm hoping I can get some help with. The shotgun has multiple things that make me think Parker but I don't know the association and if there is one. Anything you can provide would be greatly helpful. I've attached pictures so hopefully that helps.

Thank you,
Jeremy

[Dean Romig]

Hi Jeremy - There is nothing "Parkefr" about that Ithaca SBT. Value is probably $3k - $4k.





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[JeremyBall]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Hi Jeremy - There is nothing "Parkefr" about that Ithaca SBT. Value is probably $3k - $4k.





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The shield on the stock looked similar to what is on some of the Parker guns. Didn't mean for that comment to be insulting.

[Drew Hause]

If the SN is 401726 the gun was manufactured in 1928
Thanks to Walt Snyder, Ithaca Gun Co. factory letters are now available
https://centerofthewest.org/explore/...ecords/ithaca/
If the gun was ordered by a trap shooting 'top gun' it would add somewhat to the value. I'm with Stan regarding Knick values today. The stock extension and later White Line pad would detract from the market interest.

This might be of interest
https://www.trapshooters.com/threads...a-wins.894978/

[Stan Hoover]

Hello Jeremy,

Your Ithaca is a Knick Model Single Barrel trap, a Grade 4E. It has nothing to do with Parker. Ithaca Single Barrel Trap guns were referred to as The King of Trap Guns.

It looks to have been used but not highly modified as so many trap shooters are/were prone to do. It does appear the recoil pad was modified, most likely the wood stock was shortened to accommodate this being added.

Stan

I don't mean to contradict Dean but the SBT guns have really tanked in price's, Ithaca's for sure, the 4E Knick model is selling for $1800-$2400, the Flues 4E for even less. High condition or 34" barrel may be a little higher.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

Hello Jeremy,

Your Ithaca is a Knick Model Single Barrel trap, a Grade 4E. It has nothing to do with Parker. Ithaca Single Barrel Trap guns were referred to as The King of Trap Guns.

It looks to have been used but not highly modified as so many trap shooters are/were prone to do. It does appear the recoil pad was modified, most likely the wood stock was shortened to accommodate this being added.

Stan

I don't mean to contradict Dean but the SBT guns have really tanked in price's, Ithaca's for sure, the 4E Knick model is selling for $1800-$2400, the Flues 4E for even less. High condition or 34" barrel may be a little higher.

Thanks Stan - I was basing my price value on what I had read some 5-8 years ago. Thank You.





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[ArtS]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

Hello Jeremy,

Your Ithaca is a Knick Model Single Barrel trap, a Grade 4E. It has nothing to do with Parker. Ithaca Single Barrel Trap guns were referred to as The King of Trap Guns.

It looks to have been used but not highly modified as so many trap shooters are/were prone to do. It does appear the recoil pad was modified, most likely the wood stock was shortened to accommodate this being added.

Stan

I don't mean to contradict Dean but the SBT guns have really tanked in price's, Ithaca's for sure, the 4E Knick model is selling for $1800-$2400, the Flues 4E for even less. High condition or 34" barrel may be a little higher.

I know how much everyone here loves the SBT's, but this is one area I don't ever think was doubted. For over half a century, the Ithaca single barrel was held in legendary status, and every trapshooter I came in touch with from the time I was a kid to the mid seventies wanted one or had one. The racks at trap shoots were full of them. Sadly it is really hard to find one in collecters condition. Every one needs one to have a representative example of significant American shotguns.

I have put together a set of most of the much used SBTs and the three most impressive guns from any distance are standouts above the others.

[Researcher]

Here is some Ithaca Knick SBT hoopla from the 1953 Ithaca catalog --

11 GAH Winners.jpg

1953 1404 Straight.jpg

and the No. 4E Knick from a 1924 Ithaca catalog --

1924 No. 4E Knick.jpeg

and 1953 catalog --

1953 No. 4E Knick.jpg

[Double Lab]

Dave comes through again.

[Tennessee Dave]

Nice Ithaca SBT. Welcome to the forums. Can you elaborate on any of the Parker shotguns that were in the collection?