Ithaca Damascus Hammer Double

[BRDHNTR]

Need some advice Here: This hammer gun came with a torn and beat up old Pachmayer recoil pad which I took off and pitched. I am seeking advice on what recoil pad would be most authentic to put on the stock. Have been looking at Galazan's suite of pads but not sure which pad would be most period appropriate (there was no original hard butt plate on the gun). Would a HAWKINS be appropriate? Ithaca Sunburst pad? Silvers ? Please advise. Thanks Allen

[Researcher]

On a 1914 vintage gun like this, a Silvers would be the best bet. Jostam was founded in 1914, but their early pads deteriorated pretty badly. The later Jostam pads have their later patent dates on them. Hawkins and No-Shoc came along in the mid-twenties. The Ithaca "bridge trestle" pad wasn't introduced until 1931-2 Ithaca Gun Co. paper.

[BRDHNTR]

Thanks Dave. Silvers it will be. I've been rubbing the outside of the barrels with Hoppes #9 and Frontier pad and they are looking very nice. I'm oil finishing the wood which will be done in 2 weeks, then the pad goes on and reassemble everything. I've cleaned the frame as well but will leave the metal as is from there. I think it will come out nicely and be fun to poke at sporting clays once in a awhile. Have to order shell next from RST. thanks again.

[Harold Pickens]

Looks like a great gun and good buy. I think you did even better than me on my recent pick up of a Grade 3 Lewis Ithaca. I was just offered an even trade on a 5 lb 15 oz Belgian guild 16, straight grip. I kind of like that old Ithaca however, but a 16 would sure get shot/hunted alot more.
I wish my Ithaca had hammers.

[StubTwist]

Gotta love the Chain Damascus and the engraving on early Ithaca's.

[Harold Pickens]

Birdhunter, I just load and shoot some low/moderate pressure and velocity 2 /34' shells with 3/4 or 7/8 oz.
Some how that purple hull got in the picture, but mine is a 12.