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08-21-2024, 12:07 PM
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Steve, is that a 7E or a Sousa?
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08-21-2024, 12:44 PM
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Bill,
She's a 1918, 7E, 34"er ordered by a noted trap shot from the Cincinnati vicinity (some of DuBray's old haunts). It came with a wonderful letter from an Ithaca marketing VP touting its stellar workmanship and relative scarcity (one of a dozen or so). Was planning an article on it for the DGJ, alas we know the sad tale there. 
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08-21-2024, 02:03 PM
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I have a dedicated section of my safe with some Ithacas. My favorite is an early Flues 20 gauge, but I can't find a photo of it, so here's some color to add to the thread.
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08-21-2024, 02:09 PM
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08-21-2024, 06:34 PM
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My Ithacas have been problem free, including my Knick Sousa.
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08-21-2024, 06:36 PM
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When I went searching for my first good side by side I had my heart set on a Fox but almost succumbed to the charms of a 16ga NID. I ended up with the Fox, but always thought I'd pick up an Ithaca at some point. Hasn't happened tho (except for my Knick 5E!). Some lovely ones here for sure!
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08-21-2024, 11:45 PM
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I've posted this one before. My Ithaca Lefever NS .410. This is my opening day dove gun.
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08-22-2024, 10:47 PM
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In his book, ''Shotguns'' by Elmer Keith, He speaks ''Highly'' of Ithaca Guns.
Mainly of the Flues models. He also talks about 3.5'' 10ga. N.I.D. being a excellent Hawk & Eagle killer. He always used ''Heavy Duck Loads'' for most of his shotgun hunting. Over the years I HAVE HAD A PILE of Ithaca doubles, ''NEVER'' a problem with one. Harry |
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