Ithaca Flues 16G.- Grade 4

[Dean Weber]

Originally Posted by Arthur Shaffer

I have a Gr 4 Flues 16 much like that. Sold for a song at auction because the cocking hook was warn and jumped out of place (the bane of Flues). My timing was great. The guy who made reproduction hooks stopped. I decided to send it to the guy who should be able to fix it, waited too long and he passed away. I have bought 2 used hooks and one entire parts gun and discovered during days of work that every gun is totally different as to the fit of the hook, forend iron and action. This is true even within the same gauge. I have 6 or 7 graded FLues. They are beautiful with their engraving, wood and barrels (especially chain demascus) but the maintenance if they develope a problem will run you bonkers.

Art,

Are you telling me to dump it?

Best - Dean

[Drew Hause]

Yep. Ithaca called the pattern "American Flag". It was also "Washington"

[ArtS]

Originally Posted by Dean Weber

Art,

Are you telling me to dump it?

Best - Dean

Never in a million years!! I love the quality of the work on the guns.

Just posting a cautionary tale to buyers. They aren't the most robust guns (the NID tops about all classic double there) and getting them repaired is not easy. This is one place buying the best you can find is important. Yours looks to be in that category.

[Joe from MO]

Wow, what a nice shotgun!